Pepper Chicken

Spices used:

Whole spices:

Cardamom pods - 5

Cinnamon stick - 1

Cloves - 5

Ground spices:

Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

Coriander powder - 1 tsp

Black pepper powder - 2 tsps

Spicytude Garam Masala - 1 tsp

Other Ingredients:

Chicken cut into cubes - 1 lb.

Curry leaves chopped - 10

Coriander leaves chopped - 1/2 cup

Mint leaves chopped - 1/2 cup

Green chillies chopped - 2

Ginger paste - 1 tsp

Garlic Paste - 1 tsp

Dry coconut finely ground - 2 tsps

Salt as per your taste

Olive oil -2 table spoons

Process:

Step 1: Marinate the chicken

Marinate the chicken with, curry leaves, mint leaves, coriander leaves, ginger paste, garlic paste, green chillies, turmeric, garam masala and salt. Mix everything thoroughly and refrigerate it for a minimum half hour or overnight.

Step 2: Cook the chicken

Add oil to a heated pan and then add whole spices. After 15 seconds add marinated chicken to the oil and cook on a medium flame. Keep stirring it occasionally. The water from the chicken comes out and starts evaporating. 

Once most of the water evaporates and  the sauce gets thickened, add black pepper powder, coriander powder and coconut powder and stir it for another five minutes on a low flame. The chicken is ready to serve.

Pepper chicken is a unique recipe from south India. The curry leaf flavor and the black pepper powder brings a refreshing taste to this dish. Serve it on any occasion and especially on a cold or a rainy day.