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Chicken Salna
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Chicken Salna

Chicken Salna is one popular Street food in Tamil nadu. It is usually served with ParottaParotta and Salna is a great pair. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Gravy
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 5
Calories: 292kcal

Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

Ingredients

  • ½ kg Chicken
  • 2 Onions
  • 2 Tomatoes
  • 2 Green Chilli
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp Coriander powder
  • 1 tbsp Chilli powder
  • ½ tsp Turmeric powder
  • 2 cups Water
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • Coriander leaves a handful to garnish

To Roast and Grind:

  • 2 Cardamom
  • 3 Cloves
  • 1 inch Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 2 tsp Fennel Seeds
  • 1 tsp Poppy Seeds
  • cup Coconut

To Temper:

  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 1 Bay leaves
  • 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
  • 1 inch piece Cinnamon stick
  • 1 Star anise

Instructions 

  • In a pan add cinnamon, clove, cardamom, fennel seeds, Poppy seeds, and Cumin seeds. Roast them until they give a nice aroma.
  • Next, add coconut and roast until the color changes to a light golden brown. Do it on a medium-low flame and ensure the ingredients aren’t burnt.
  • Allow them to cool completely and then grind them to a coarse paste by adding the required water.
  • In a pressure cooker add in oil, and let it heat up. Next add in the Fennel Seeds, Bay Leaves, Cinnamon stick, and Star Anise.
  • Next, add in the sliced onions and green chili and cook till they become glossy.
  • Next, add the ginger garlic paste and cook till the raw smell leaves.
  • Add Coriander Powder, Chilli powder, Turmeric powder, and Salt, and then add the Ground masala. Combine everything and cook for 2 mins.
  • Next, add tomatoes. Cook till they blend well fully with the masala. Next, add in the cleaned chicken. Give a good mix and roast for 5 mins.
  • Now add in the required water. Salna will usually be watery so adjust the consistency and add water accordingly. I added around 2 cups of water. Now close the pressure cooker and cook for 2 whistles and then simmer for 10 mins and switch off the flame.
  • Please wait till the pressure gets released all by itself and then open the cooker. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.

Notes

  • Chicken Salna tastes best with Parotta.
  • It also goes well with Ghee Rice.
  • Chicken Salna used to be watery so adjust the consistency accordingly.
  • Always use fresh coconut for the salna.

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.9g | Protein: 30.9g | Fat: 14.1g | Saturated Fat: 3.5g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 444mg | Fiber: 3.7g | Sugar: 3.8g | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 3mg
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