How long does Chicken Chinthamani take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Chicken Chinthamani serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Chicken Chinthamani spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Chicken Chinthamani?

600 grams Country Chicken, 200 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 10 Dry Red Chilli, ½ cup Gingelly Oil, 10 Curry leaves, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Chinthamani?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chicken Chinthamani?

About 715 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chicken Chinthamani

Name: Chicken Chinthamani
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kongunadu
Ingredients: 600 grams Country Chicken; ¼ tsp Salt; 200 grams Small Onion (Shallots); 10 Curry leaves; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves; ⅛ tsp Mustard Seeds; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ cup Gingelly Oil; 10 Dry Red Chilli; 2 cup Water; ⅛ tsp Fenugreek Seeds; To Taste Salt

Also known as Country Chicken Fry, Erode Chicken Chinthamani · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Dry sides Snacks & Starters Low carb High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total40 min

Prep20 min

Cook20 min

Serves3

Per serving715 cal

Spicemedium

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

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Erode chicken chinthamani, Kongu country chicken in gingelly oil with shallots, red chillies, mustard and fenugreek. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 40 min, video.

High protein

Ingredients

12 items

Cooking for3 servings

Country Chicken600 grams
Salt¼ tsp
Small Onion (Shallots)200 grams
Curry leaves10
Coriander Leaves1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds⅛ tsp
Turmeric Powder¾ tsp
Gingelly Oil½ cup
Dry Red Chilli10
Water2 cup
Fenugreek Seeds⅛ tsp
SaltTo Taste

Contains: sesame.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 3
Energy	715kcal	2145kcal
Protein	46g	137g
Carbohydrate	19g	56g
Fat	53g	158g
Fibre	7.1g	21g
Sugar	6.4g	19g

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Method

1
Wash the chicken with ¼ tsp of turmeric and ¼ salt.
Country ChickenSaltTurmeric Powder
2
Heat a pan or a pot. Add Gingelly Oil. Add mustard seeds and Fenugreek seeds and let it splutter.
Mustard SeedsGingelly OilFenugreek Seeds
3
Add chopped shallots and red chilli. Cook until the shallots turn golden brown.
Small Onion (Shallots)Dry Red Chilli
4
Add the curry leaves and add the cleaned and washed chicken. Saute for 2 mins.
Curry leaves
5
Add 2 cups of water ad add ½ tsp turmeric powder and salt to taste.
Turmeric PowderWaterSalt
6
Cook till the water evaporated and the gravy coats the chicken.
7
Add coriander leaves and remove from heat. Serve hot with Rice/Idly/Dosa.
Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Chicken Chinthamani take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chicken Chinthamani serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chicken Chinthamani vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Chicken Chinthamani spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Chicken Chinthamani?: 600 grams Country Chicken, 200 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 10 Dry Red Chilli, ½ cup Gingelly Oil, 10 Curry leaves, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Chinthamani?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chicken Chinthamani?: About 715 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.