Chettinad Curry

 

Serves 2 • 10min prep • 30min cook

INGREDIENTS

3 tbsp oil

3 shallots/onions, sliced thinly 

2 green chillies, slit in half

1 sprig of curry leaves

3 large tomatoes, finely chopped

1/2 cup boiled chickpeas

4 tbsp of Big Fat chettinad marinade

1/2 cup water (add more for creamier curry)

220g Big Fat slow cooked pulled raan 

1/2 - 1 tsp salt (to your taste)

GARNISH

1 green chilly, slit in half

1 inch thinly sliced ginger

1 handful of cucumber, diced

1 handful of finely chopped coriander leaves

1 lemon wedge

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat oil in a kadai. 

Add in shallots, green chillies and curry leaves. Sauté till light golden.

Add tomatoes and sauté till they are completely mashed.

Add chickpeas, chettinad marinade and water. 

Simmer on low heat for 10-15 mins. 

Add the pulled raan.

Mix well for 5 min, add salt.

Turn the heat off, let it sit for 5-10 min 

BEFORE SERVING

Squeeze in 1/2 lemon before serving.

Garnish with green chillies, ginger, cucumber, fresh coriander and a lemon wedge.

Serve with rice or quinoa.

ALTERATIONS

Substitute slow-cooked pulled raan with pulled pork or chicken.

Simply remove meat or add paneer for a vegetarian curry.

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PRODUCTS USED IN THIS RECIPE:

Chettinad marinade • 250g • Rs. 299

Slow-cooked pulled raan • 220g • Rs. 450