Chicken Pacha Masala

Ingredientsfor 5 servings

• 2 kg Chicken
• 2 nos Onion sliced, big
• 11/2 inch Ginger
• 6 nos Garlic pods
• 3 - Green chillies
• 1 tbsp Whole pepper
• 3 - Cloves (Grambu)
• 3 - Cinnamon sticks (Karugapatta)
• 1/2 tsp Fennel seeds Perinjerakam
• 2 nos Ripe medium tomatoes
• 2 tbsp Coconut grated or cut
• 1 tbsp Coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• Salt, to taste

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Heat 1 spoon of oil in a pan.

2. Step 2

   Add onion, ginger, garlic, chillies, whole pepper, cloves, cinnamon, fennel seeds, tomatoes and coconut and cook until its turns tender.

3. Step 3

   Once it cools, grind the mixture to a fine paste.

4. Step 4

   Pour oil in a pressure cooker.

5. Step 5

   Add half sliced onion and sauté.

6. Step 6

   When it turns light brown, add the ground masala.

7. Step 7

   Cook the masala till it turns dry.

8. Step 8

   Add the coriander and turmeric powder.

9. Step 9

   Add salt and some water followed by the chicken and Stir everything together thoroughly.

10. Step 10

    Pressure cook it.

11. Step 11

    If the gravy is not thick, boil it for some time.

12. Step 12

    Serve while still hot with rice or chapathi.