Variety 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 4 servings
- 1 kg Chicken
- 5 nos Onion
- 2 nos Tomato
- 5 nos Green chilly
- 2 tsp Garlic paste
- 1 tsp Ginger paste
- 3 tsp Coriander powder
- 1 tsp Chilly powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Garam masala
- Oil, to taste
- 2 tsp Pepper powder
- Curry leaves, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Water, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Cook onion in oil for 5 minutes.
Step 2
Add ginger-garlic paste and green chillies.
Step 3
Add chicken and cook again.
Step 4
Drop in all the masalas, salt and pepper powder.
Step 5
Add tomato and one cup water.
Step 6
Let it cook for 15 minutes.
Step 7
Add curry leaves.
Tip
Marinate for at least 30 minutes if you can — the spices penetrate deeper and the chicken stays juicier.
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