Kerala Pepper Chicken

As I continue to experiment in the kitchen I find myself trying out all kinds of south Indian meat dishes.

Here is my version of Pepper Chicken.

Ingredients:

1kg Chicken

1/2 tsp Pepper Powder

1 tsp Lemon juice

2 Onions, medium- large

1 1/2 tsp Ginger

1 1/2 tsp Garlic

2 Green chili, slit 

2 tsp Whole black pepper

1/2 tsp Garam Masala

1/4 tsp Fennel Powder

1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder

1 tsp Soy Sauce

1 Tomato, Chopped

Curry leaves

Coconut oil (or regular vegetable oil)

Salt

Water

Instructions:

Marinate the chicken with salt, pepper powder and lemon juice for at least half hour or more.

Heat oil in a pan and fry the sliced onions until brown.

Add ginger, garlic, green chili, curry leaves and cook for 5 mins. If you don't have curry leaves you can leave this out.

Add all the dry ingredients and fry for about 3-5 mins until everything thing has blended in well. 

Now add soya sauce and tomato. This is an optional.

Add 1/4 C water, salt and the chicken. Give it a good mix and let it cook on medium heat. If you like a lot of gravy you can add more water.

Once it come to a boil, reduce the heat and cook until the chicken is done.

Then remove the lid and let simmer for about 5 mins. 

Finally garnish with fresh curry leaves.

~ Bon Appétit