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# Paneer Chettinad Curry Recipe
## Step-by-step
firstly, in a pan heat 1 tsp oil. add ¾ tsp fennel, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander seeds, ½ tsp pepper, 1 star anise, 1 bay leaf, ½ tsp cloves, 3 pods cardamom, 1 javitri, 1 inch cinnamon, 5 dried red chilli and a few curry leaves.
roast on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
now add ½ cup coconut and roast until the coconut turns golden brown.
cool completely and transfer to the mixer jar.
add water and grind to a smooth paste. Chettinad masala paste is ready, keep it aside.
in a large kadai heat 3 tbsp oil. add 1 bay leaf, ½ tsp fennel, 1 tsp cumin and a few curry leaves.
saute until the spices turn aromatic.
further add 1 onion, 4 clove garlic, 1 inch ginger and saute until the onions turn golden brown.
keeping the flame on low, add ½ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp coriander powder and 1 tsp salt.
saute until the spices turn aromatic.
now add 1 tomato and saute until the tomato turns soft and mushy.
add in prepared Chettinad masala paste and cook until the oil separates from the sides.
now add 3 cup water and mix well adjusting the consistency as required.
once the gravy comes to a boil, add 17 cubes paneer and mix well.
simmer for 10 minutes or until the flavours are absorbed well.
finally, add 2 tbsp coriander and enjoy **Paneer Chettinad Curry** with roti or rice.
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## Notes
* firstly, make sure to adjust the spice level of the curry as it is slightly higher side of spice.
* also, the coconut gives a nice flavour to the curry, so make sure to roast it until it turns golden brown.
* additionally, you can add vegetables of chicken in place of paneer for variation.
* finally, **Paneer Chettinad Curry Recipe** tastes great when prepared spicy and oily.
Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/paneer-chettinad-curry-recipe-chettinad/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/paneer-chettinad-curry-recipe-chettinad/)
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