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 714 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 Turmeric Powder; ¼ tsp Salt; ½ cup Gingelly Oil; 0.125 tsp Mustard Seeds; 0.125 tsp Fenugreek Seeds; 200 grams Small Onion (Shallots); 10 Dry Red Chilli; 10 Curry leaves; 2 cup Water; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; To Taste Salt; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves

40 min
medium
Serves 3
19 people cooked this

Prep 20 min · Cook 20 min

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7 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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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

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

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

12 items

3 people

Country Chicken600 grams
Turmeric Powder¾ tsp
Salt¼ tsp
Gingelly Oil½ cup
Mustard Seeds0.125 tsp
Fenugreek Seeds0.125 tsp
Small Onion (Shallots)200 grams
Dry Red Chilli10
Curry leaves10
Water2 cup
SaltTo Taste
Coriander Leaves1 tbsp

Contains: sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	714kcal	2142kcal
Protein	45g	136g
Carbohydrate	19g	56g
Fat	53g	158g
Fibre	7g	21g
Sugar	6.4g	19g

Cookd masalas for country chicken

Method

1
Wash the chicken with ¼ tsp of turmeric and ¼ salt.
Country ChickenTurmeric PowderSalt
2
Heat a pan or a pot. Add Gingelly Oil. Add mustard seeds and Fenugreek seeds and let it splutter.
Gingelly OilMustard SeedsFenugreek 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.
WaterTurmeric PowderSalt
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 714 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.