Ingredients for Pepper Masala Chicken:
– Chicken, curry cut pieces- 500 gms
For Marination:
– Salt- 1 tsp
– Lemon juice- 1 tsp
– Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
– Pepper Powder- 1 tsp
Other Ingredients:
– Cinnamon stick (1” piece)- 1
– Curry leaves- 15-20 leaves
– Onions, chopped- 2 medium
– Tomatoes, chopped- 2 medium
– Ginger Garlic paste- 2 tsp
– Red Chilli Powder- 1 tsp
– Pepper Powder- 1 tsp
– Fennel Powder- 1/2 tsp
– Garam Masala Powder- 1 tsp (Link to our Garam Masala Recipe: https://youtu.be/1trtejl8hwM)
– Refined Oil- 4 tbsp
Preparation:
– Marinate the chicken pieces with the items indicated and set aside for around 20 mins.
– Chop the onions & tomatoes and take out the curry leaves.
Process:
– Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan and add the chicken pieces. Fry on medium heat for 4-5 mins and keep turning/ mixing to give an even brown colour. Remove and keep aside.
– Now heat oil in a kadai or pan and add the cinnamon stick and curry leaves.
– Give a stir and add the chopped onions.
– Mix and sauté on medium heat for around 7 mins till the onions are light brown.
– Add the ginger garlic paste and fry on low heat for 2 mins.
– Now add the chopped tomatoes and fry on medium heat for 3 mins.
– Add the red chilli powder, fennel powder and pepper powder. Mix it and fry on low heat for another 2 mins till the spices are cooked and oil separates.
– Now add the half-fried chicken pieces and fry on medium heat for 5 mins till the masala coats the chicken pieces.
– Add 250 ml water, give a mix and cover & cook on low heat for 10 mins till the chicken is tender.
– Remove cover, add the garam masala powder and give a mix.
– Simmer on low heat for 2 mins.
#peppermasalachicken #pepperchicken #pepperchickenrecipe #pepperchickencurry #chickencurry #chickengravy #spiceeats #spiceeatsrecipes #spiceeatschicken