Pepper Chicken

Boneless pieces of chicken subtly flavored with pepper, spices and herbs

Ingredients

750 GMS whole chicken, cut into small pieces

4 tbsp. of freshly ground pepper

3 tbsp. of coconut paste

2 tsp. chili powder

2 tsp. cumin powder

3 tsp. dhania

1/2 tsp. turmeric

2 large onions, sliced finely

2 cloves

1 cinnamon stick

2-3 cardamoms

2 tomatoes, cut into small cubes

1 tomato, blended to a smooth paste

3 tbsp. cooking oil or ghee

1 tsp. ginger - garlic paste

Oil for frying

Serve with

        Eat this with either roti or plain rice/dal.

Method

1.Marinate the chicken in salt and 2 tablespoon of pepper for an hour.
2.Fry the chicken in oil, drain and set aside.
3.Cook the onions in rest of the oil till it turns translucent.
4.Add the cloves, cinnamon and cardamom and fry for a minute.
5.Now add the ginger-garlic paste and fry till the paste turns brown.
6.Add the spices(red chili powder, etc) and stir in for a minute.
7.Now add tomato, coconut paste and the remaining pepper.
8.Fry for a while till the whole mixture loses all moisture. Now add the tomato paste.
9.Add the chicken pieces and stir till all the chicken is well covered with the masala.
10.Add 1-2 water and keep covered for 10 minutes. Add more water to get a gravy. Serve hot garnished with chopped coriander leaves.