PEPPER CHICKEN MASALA

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INGREDIENTS :

COCONUT POWDER  -2 tsp

GINGER – 2 inches

GARLIC – 12 pieces

RED CHILLY -5

PEPPER – 1 tsp

CUMIN SEEDS – 1 tsp

CUMIN BLACK SEEDS – 1 tsp

CLOVES – 3

CINNAMON – ½ inch

CORIANDER SEEDS – 1 tsp

CURRY  LEAVES  AND  CORIANDER LEAVES – ½ cup

FRY ALL THE ABOVE INGREDIENTS IN 2 tsp OF OIL AND GRIND IT TO A FINE POWDER.

CHICKEN -1 kg

FINELY  CHOPPED ONION -2 cups

FINELY  CHOPPED TOMATO -3 cups

TURMERIC POWDER – ½ tsp

OIL – ½ cup

METHOD:

 Heat ½  cup of oil in a cooking vessel, add the onions and saute till pink.

Add tomatoes and saute further for another 4-5 mts on medium heat.

 Add the cleaned chicken pieces and cook on high heat for 4-5 mts, combining once in a while.

 Then, add the turmeric powder and again mix well.

 Reduce heat to medium, cook covered for another 4-5 mts.

 Let the chicken cook in its own water, covered for 4-5 mts. ,then add half a cup of warm  water and cook covered for another 4-5 mts or till you get the desired gravy consistency.

Now add the masala powder and mix well..again cook it in slow flame until the oil splits.

Garnish with Coriander leaves and serve hot with Rice or Chappathi.