This is a spicy peppery chicken that works out well as a starter. If one prefers a spicy one, then this is the choice. The last time hubby had, it was prepared by Amma and he was all praise for this. So naturally I wanted to try again. But so many days passed by and yet couldn't find time right for this dish. Well finally found time appropriate for this as I made this for Sunday dinner with Pappu chaaru.
Preparation Time : 10 mins
Marinating Time : 3 hrs
Cooking Time : 20 mins
Ingredients Needed
To be Marinated
Chicken - 500 gms
Vinegar - 2 tsp
Salt to taste
For Spice
Pepper Chicken Masala - 5 tsp
Onions - 2 medium
Curry leaves - few
Coriander - few springs
Pepper Chicken Masala (makes for 1 kg chicken)
First combination
Pepper corns whole - 3 tsp
Cinnamon - 3 "
Cloves - 5
Bay leaf - 1
Cardamom - 2
Chilli powder - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp
Second combination of spices
Black pepper corns - 3 tbsp
Coriander seeds - 1 tsp
Cardamom- 3
Cassia - 3"
Green Chilli - 2
Dry Ginger - 1/2 tsp
Garlic - 3 pods
I have two proportions of this pepper masala, both works out well. These can be ground dry or with 1 tsp of oil and cooled and powdered.
This is an approximation, can be increased or decreased as per taste. Grind all the ingredients to fine powder. If desired pepper corns can be ground coarsely to get more effect.
Method to prepare:
Clean and cut chicken to desired size. Marinate the chicken with salt and vinegar for 3 hours.
Chop onions finely. Heat a pan with 2 tbsp of oil. Add onions and curry leaves. Fry onions till they are brown in colour.
Remove the chicken from the marinate and add to the onions. Cook on high for 2 mins, then add the pepper masala. Cover and cook for 20 mins or till cooked. Finally garnish with coriander leaves, roasted curry leaves and chilli.
Pepper chicken masala is very spicy, so take care to use as per taste.
Hubby liked it a lot, except wanted the pepper corns to be little coarse. So next time its not going to be a fine powder!
Enjoy!
Apple says
Yummmm...lovely...I love pepper based frys
Padma says
Srivalli, this is incredibly tasty chicken out of m/w, I guess vinegar helps in tenderising the meat and its easy to cook...nice post and I should try this, looks mouthwatering!
May be I can try this weekend as we are having friends for lunch....
Superchef says
am completely a veggie..so cant comment on this..but im sure it tastes good.. 🙂
musical says
Srivalli, thats lovely! I am sure it will work out well with vegetarian replacements too.
Pooja V says
Lovely recipe..A must try this weekend.
Pari says
Its lovely recipe i tried it and its a hit at my place
Asha says
That looks so good.Love it,will be on the table this weekend!:))
Rina says
Wow!! Srivalli, excellent Spicy chicken dish. I'm sure my hubby will like it too. Picture look great.
Sig says
That picture is making me drool srivalli... I am all for spicy chicken dishes, and this is going to be tried soon... Yummmmmm
Saju says
lovely recipe, I can't wait to try it. I took will leave the pepper masala a little coarse
Sirisha Kilambi says
Valli...this is a popular variety of chicken...will pass on the recipe to my husband...I don't eat non-veg......Looks great though 🙂
starry nights says
This dish looks so good.have to make it.
Tee says
I can't stop drooling! this looks super delicious!!!! 🙂
Cynthia says
I know I'd enjoy this dish.
Seena says
sooo delicious looking dish..nice recipe..
A kitchen scientist & a white rat hubby!!! says
Hi Shri,
luv the dry look of your chicken..mine always ends up with gravey..hey, i have sent my entry to the event..cud you please check ur email and confirm receipt, plz
cheers,
sona
rahin says
i m ready to dig in 😀
Srivalli says
Padma, thanks. Yes vinegar makes this soft and I cooked on gas stove and not in mw..will try in that too..
Pooja, thank you..do let me know how it comes out
Asha, glad...hope you will like it
Apple, thats nice to know
Sig, thank you..do let know how you liked it
Saju, thank you and welcome
Sirisha, most welcome...let me know the results..
Superchef, thats very nice of you
musical, yeah surely...will try and let you know
Pari, thanks for dropping by. Thats very sweet of you to try so fast and letting me know abt it. do visit again when you find time..
starry nights, thanks..sure
Tee, thanks...I liked the picture myself and hubby said it was good..
Rina, thanks for the nice words...
Cynthia, I am sure too..so try and enjoy
Seena, thank you
rahin, most welcome..:)
Dhana says
R will love this big time. Perfect for this weather too!
Srivalli says
Dhana, glad you liked it