Pepper Chicken
Tender chicken pieces cooked in a thick, spice-heavy gravy built on caramelised shallots and coconut oil. This is the kind of Kerala chicken dish that families argue about — whose mother makes it better.
Ingredientsfor 3 servings
- 450 g Chicken — cut into medium size pieces
- ¼ tsp Pepper powder
- 1¼ tsp Pepper — crushed
- ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
- Curry leaves
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- ½ tsp Fennel powder
- ½ tsp Chicken masala — optional
- ½ tsp Garam masala
- 1 tsp Soya sauce
- 1 tsp Tomato saucec
- 2 nos Onion large
- 2 tsp Ginger and garlic — crushed
- 2 nos Green chillies slit lengthwise
Preparation
Step 1
Marinate the cleaned chicken with pepper powder, lime juice and salt.
Step 2
Pour oil into a pan and heat it.
Step 3
Cook the onion till light brown.
Step 4
Add crushed ginger & garlic, green chillies and curry leaves.
Step 5
Add masala powders and cook it, stirring for 2 minutes.
Step 6
Add tomato sauce and soya sauce.
Step 7
Cook and add ¼ cup of water.
Step 8
Add marinated chicken to masala.
Step 9
Mix till the colour of chicken starts changing.
Step 10
Add ½ cup of water.
Step 11
Let it boil and salt for taste.
Step 12
Put the lid on and cook till chicken is done.
Step 13
Add curry leaves and roast for a few more minutes.
Tip
Marinate for at least 30 minutes if you can — the spices penetrate deeper and the chicken stays juicier.
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