Clean and Remove The Skin of the Chicken And Cut Into Small Pieces.
Roast The Whole Red Chilies, Grated Coconut, Poppy Seeds, Coriander Seeds, Cumin Seeds, Star Anise, Fennel Seeds In Oven Or Pan And Grind To A Paste.
Heat Oil In A Pan Add Garlic Chop and Ginger Paste. Cook For Half Minute add Onions Sauté Till Golden Brown.
Add The Chicken Pieces saute for one minute then The Tomato Puree, Dry Masalas, and grind mixture paste and And Keep Stirring The Mixture cook On Low Flame, Fry Well The Mixture Till Oil Separates.
Then Add 1-1/4 Cups Of Water And. Cover And Cook Till The Chicken Is Done. At The End Add Lemon Juice
Serve Hot Chicken Chettinad Garnished With curry leaves