Pepper Chicken

Pepper Chicken 


Recipe source :Marias menu,You can find the original recipe here
Spicy Pepper Chicken Fry.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Serves: 3 people
Ingredients:

1. Chicken,cut into medium size pieces - 400 gms
2. Onion,sliced - 2 medium sized
3. Ginger,crushed - 2.5 tsp
4. Garlic,crushed - 2.5 tsp
5. Green chilies,cut vertically - 1 or 2 nos
6. Curry leaves- 2-3 sprigs
7. Whole black pepper - 1 and 1/4  tsp(or to taste)
8. Garam masala - 3/4 tsp
9. Fennel powder - 1/4 tsp
10. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
11. Soya sauce - 1 tsp
12. Tomato sauce- 1 tsp
13. Oil- as required
14. Water-as required
15. Salt-to taste

For Marination:

1. Black pepper powder- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp
2. Lemon Juice-1 tsp
3. Salt- to taste

Instructions:

Combine all the ingredients listed under 'For marination' in a bowl.Marinate the chicken with this masala.Keep aside for 10 to 15 minutes.

Coarsely crush whole black pepper , keep aside.

Heat oil in a pan,add onion and saute until it turns golden brown.

Add ginger,garlic,green chilies and curry leaves.Saute until raw smell leaves.

Add crushed whole black pepper,garam masala,fennel powder and turmeric powder.Mix well.Saute for 2- 3 minutes on medium low flame.

Add soya sauce and tomato sauce.Mix well.

Add 1/4 cup water and salt to taste.Add marinated chicken and mix well.Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes and add 1/2 cup water.Cover and cook until chicken is done.(Check in between,give it a stir and add more water if required)

Remove the lid,add more curry leaves and saute for about 5 to 10 minutes or until it turns golden brown on all the sides.

NOTES

• Adjust the quantity of black pepper according to your taste.
• Use freshly ground black pepper for best results.