Chennai Chicken Curry Recipe

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Chennai Chicken Curry
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a non stick pan heat the oil and fry the onions till light brown in colour.
  2. Add the ginger, garlic and tomatoes, fry for 2 minutes.
  3. Add turmeric, chilli and garam masala powders. Stir and fry for 2 minutes.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool.
  5. In a blender, blitz the spice mix to a smooth paste, add the yogurt and mix well.
  6. Place chicken in a non metallic bowl, add the lime juice and give a quick stir. Add the spiced paste and make sure that all of the chicken is coated with the mixture. Allow mixture to stand for 15 minutes.
  7. Reheat the pan. Add the chicken and marinade to the hot pan and stir well. Add the water and mix again. At this point taste the gravy and adjust the salt, to your taste.
  8. Reduce the heat and cover pot, cook 10 minutes Add and stir in the coriander leaves and cook for a further 5 minutes.
  9. Serve with rice or chapati.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 798.53 Kcal (3343 kJ)
Calories from fat 232.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.83g 40%
Cholesterol 52.18mg 17%
Sodium 81965.55mg 3415%
Potassium 1541.41mg 33%
Total Carbs 90.81g 30%
Sugars 5.67g 23%
Dietary Fiber 1.61g 6%
Protein 53.8g 108%
Vitamin C 13mg 22%
Iron 7.2mg 40%
Calcium 745.3mg 75%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 138.73 Kcal (581 kJ)
Calories from fat 40.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.49g 40%
Cholesterol 9.06mg 17%
Sodium 14239.71mg 3415%
Potassium 267.79mg 33%
Total Carbs 15.78g 30%
Sugars 0.98g 23%
Dietary Fiber 0.28g 6%
Protein 9.35g 108%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 22%
Iron 1.3mg 40%
Calcium 129.5mg 75%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.8
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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