PEPPER CHICKEN

Ingredients

Chicken                                                : 500 gms small pieces without bones
Black pepper                                        :  a bit rough
Big onion                                              :  1 chopped finely
Tomato                                                 : 1 chopped
Coriander leaves                                    : 2 tbsp
Green chillies                                         :  2-3 chillies
Curry leaves                                          : 1 tbsp
Ginger and garlic paste                           : 1 1/2 tsp paste
Garlic                                                    :  2 cloves
Salt                                                       :  to taste
Turmeric                                               : a pinch
Oil                                                        : for fry
Vinegar                                                 : a little for a tangy taste

Preparation

heat oil and when hot, add the onions and fry well till golden brown. Then add chopped garlic curry leaves then add in the ginger and garlic paste sprinkle a little water to avoid burning. Then add in tomatoes and turmeric powder, and pepper powder as per your taste( if you desire it very hot then you can be liberal with the pepper powder). Then add in salt and mix well. The tomatoes should become soft and smashed. You should see the oil come to the surface and it should look dark in color, not too black. then add the chicken pieces and very little water just sufficient to cook the chicken. At the end when the chicken is done, add little vinegar if you desire a tangy taste. Add in the coriander leaves and stir well finish with a sprinkle of pepper on top. You can remove the pepper chicken with a little gravy or let it get a bit dry. Serve it hot and enjoy.
Tips
If you require more gravy then increase the onions and tomatoes and add in a little paste of cashew nuts finely ground, when the masala is frying.
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