Pallipalayam Chicken

     I came to know this dish “Pallipalayam Chicken” in a cooking competition which was cooked by a patti/granny, who got a big applause for this dish. From that day on (actually it was 5 years back 😊 ) this was in my bookmark lists and today finally prepared this for your and here comes for your reviews.

ALL YOU NEED:

Boneless Chicken	1/2 kg
Chopped Shallots	10 Nos.
Chopped Onion	2 Nos.
Chopped Tomato	1 No.
Coriander Powder	1 spoon
Turmeric Powder	1/2 spoon
Coriander leaf	To garnish
Cumin Powder	1 spoon
Garam Masala	1 spoon
Fennel Seeds	1 spoon
Cumin Seeds	1/2 spoon
Red Chilly	5 Nos.
Curry Leaf	3 twigs
Mustard	1 spoon
Gingelly Oil	3 tbslp
Salt	To Taste
Oil	5 spoons

METHOD:
     Marinate chicken with 3 spoons of ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, and salt. Let it sit for 30 minutes.

     Heat gingelly oil generously, add mustard. When it crackles, add cumin seeds, fennel seeds, 3 twigs of curry leaves, 8 red chillies, saute it for 2 mins. Then add chopped shallots, chopped onion, saute it until it turns golden brown. Add chopped tomato, when it turns mushy, add boneless chicken pieces, saute it for 5 minutes. Now all the powders listed in the Ingredients. Mix it well. Adjust salt and cover with lid. Let the chicken cooks and allow the water to drain completely. When the chicken is completely dry, add curry leaf and coriander leaf, keep stirring until the oil leaves its side. Switch off the flame.

- Sangeetha Nambi