Chettinad Pepper Chicken

Chicken 1 1/2 Lb

Garlic 4 Cloves

Ginger 1 Piece

Onions 2

Green Chilly 3

Curry Leaves 10

Oil 5 TSPS

Coriander Powder 2 TSPS

Turmeric Powder 1/2 TSP

Garam Masala 1 TSP

Whole Black Pepper a fewBlack Pepper Powder 1 TSP (freshly ground pepper will bring better flavor)

Salt to taste

1.Heat oil in a large pan.

2.Add the onions, curry leaves, whole black pepper and green chillies and saute for a while.

3.Then add the ginger and garlic (mash them up together or can use ginger garlic paste instead) and fry for a few min.

4.Then, add the coriander, turmeric powders and garam masala and salt and mix well.

5.Add the chicken to the frying pan and mix well, then add some water and cover and cook over a low-medium heat for 20-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

6.When the chicken is almost done, add the ground pepper into the mixture and mix well.

7.Consistency should be gravy like.

8.Goes well with rice and rotis.