Cooking Mode: South Indian Chicken Chettinad

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Dry-roast grated coconut and black pepper powder until aromatic, then grind into a thick paste with water.

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Heat vegetable oil in a heavy pot, sizzle curry leaves, then sauté chopped onions, ginger paste, and garlic paste until golden.

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Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft and pulpy.

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Add chicken pieces, coconut-pepper paste, salt, and water; cover and simmer for 25 minutes until chicken is tender.

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Serve hot with steamed rice or parottas.