Pepper Chicken Chettinad

Preparation Time : 20 minutes

Serving For : 3 persons

INGREDIENTS:

1.  Chicken ½ kg (cut into small pieces)

2.  Mustard seeds ½ tsp (optional)

3.  Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp

4.  Whole garam masala (cinnamon ,cardamom stick small ,star 1)

5.  Onion chopped 1

6.  Turmeric powder ½ tsp

7.  Ginger and garlic paste 1 tsp

8.  Green chilli 1 slit

9.  Curry leaves few

10. Tomato chopped 1

11. Red chilli powder 1 tsp

12. Coriander powder 2 tsp

13. Cumin powder ½ tsp

14.  Pepper corns 4 and garlic 1 crushed together

15.  Warm water ½ cup

16.  Oil 2 Tbsp

17.  Salt to taste

METHOD:

·   In a vessel add oil ,then add mustard seeds when it starts crackle add cumin seeds and whole garam masala

·   Then add chopped onion fry till light brown then add turmeric powder and ginger ,garlic paste mix well

·   Then add green chilli,curry leaves and chopped tomatoes cook till soft

·   Then add red chilli powder , coriander powder and cumin powder stir well till its raw smell go away

·   Then add the chicken cover and cook for 10 minutes in medium low heat

·   Then add ½ cup warm water and cook till chicken is completely done

·   Last add crushed peppercorn and garlic and cover and cook for another 3 minutes

·   Serve hot