Chicken Sukka

I made a special south indian thali for my hubby which included this amazing chicken sukka. So here it is my version of chicken sukka.

Ingredients

For the chicken:

• 1/2 kg boneless chicken 
• 4 onions, chopped
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 
• 2 Tbsp ginger paste
• 2 Tbsp garlic paste
• 2 Tbsp oil
• 1 Tbsp Tamarind Paste
• Salt to taste
• Water 

For the masala paste:

• 1 coconut, grated
• 2 whole red chillies 
• 3 garlic pods 
• 1 tsp cumin seeds 
• 1 Tbsp roasted coriander seeds
• 2 green chillies
• 1/2 cup coriander leaves, chopped
• 2 Tbsp malwani masala
• Water

For the malwani masala:

• 12 red chillies
• 2 tsp whole coriander seeds
• 4-5 cloves
• 1/2 tsp peppercorns
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp shahi jeera seeds 
• 4-5 green cardamoms 
• 2-3 black cardamoms
• 1/2 cup dry coconut, grated
• 1 tsp poppy seeds (khuskhus)

Method

For the malwani masala:

• Grind all the Malwani masala ingredients and keep it aside.

For the masala paste:

• In a pan roast the grated coconut and whole red chillies. Grind this roasted mixture with the garlic pods, cumin seeds, roasted coriander seeds and water.
• Now add green chillies, chopped coriander, malwani masala and a little more water. Grind it again into a coarse masala paste.

For the chicken:

• Heat the oil in a pan, add ginger and garlic paste, chopped onions and cook for a while. 
• When the onions turn translucent, add turmeric, salt and cook for a few minutes.
• Add the chicken to the pan, mix it well and then add the masala paste.
• Add left over Malwani Masala and Tamarind Paste.
• Cook for 15-20 minutes or till the chicken is done and well coated in the masala. 
• Serve hot.