Country Chicken Kulambu

Steps

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1. 1
   Add fennel seeds, cumin seeds, and black pepper to a mixer jar. Toast and grind them into a fine powder.
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2. 2
   Add ginger, garlic, onion, coconut pieces, curry leaves, coriander leaves, mint leaves, tomato, star anise, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, and shallots to the mixer jar.
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3. 3
   Grind all the ingredients together to form a smooth spice paste.
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4. 4
   Heat oil in a pan and add the spice paste. Cook on low heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture is fragrant and well-cooked, avoiding any burning.
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5. 5
   While cooking the spice base, add chilli powder, coriander powder, and turmeric powder.
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6. 6
   Add the cleaned country chicken pieces to the pan and mix well with the spice paste until the chicken is thoroughly coated.
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7. 7
   Pour in water as needed and simmer until the chicken is fully cooked and the gravy becomes rich and flavorful.
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