Ingredients:
- Chicken – 1/2 kg
- Onion – 1 big, finely chopped
- Ginger – 1” piece, coarsely crushed
- Garlic – 10 flakes, coarsely crushed
- Small onion – 10-20 no’s, coarsely crushed
- Green Chilly – 2, crushed
- Tomato – 1, chopped
- Cooking oil – 1 tbsp
- Red chilly powder – 1 tsp
- Coriander powder – 1/2 tsp
- Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
- Peppercorn – 10-15 no’s, freshly ground
- Cinnamon stick – 1” piece
- Clove – 5-6 no’s
- Salt to taste
Method of Preparation:
- Cut and clean chicken, marinate with salt and turmeric powder, keep aside for 15 mins
- Heat oil in a wide pan, fry cinnamon stick and cloves
- Add coarsely crushed ginger, garlic, small onion and green chilly and sauté until the raw smell disappears
- Add finely chopped onion and a pinch of salt, fry until the oil separates
- Add red chilly powder and coriander powder, sauté for 1 min over simmer
- Add tomato and chicken, stir well for 5 mins
- Add powdered peppercorn and stir well again
- Add 1/2 cup of warm water and cover and cook for 5-10 mins over medium heat
- When the chicken is done well, remove from stove and let it cool to the room temperature
- Serve it with rice, kappa or roti
It tastes better if it is dry.
