Chettinad Pepper Chicken

Ingredients:

Chicken - 1/2 Kg
Onion - 2 (Big)
Tomatoes - 2 (Medium)
Ginger Garlic Paste - 2 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp
Chilli Powder - 2 tsp
Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
Crushed Pepper Corn - 2 tsp
Garam Masala Powder - 1/4 tsp
Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp

For Seasoning:

Cinnamon - 3
Clove - 2
Bay Leaf - As Required
Fennel Seeds - 1 tsp
Curry Leaves - 10 to 15
Green Chillies -  2 to 3 [Long Sliced]
Garlic - 2 [Cut into Small Pieces]
Oil - As Required

Method:

1. Marinate the chicken for minimum 30 minutes with 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder + 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder + 1/2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste + Cumin Seeds + 1/2 tsp of Salt
2. Heat the Oil in a Pan add the Cinnamon + Cloves + Bay Leaf + Fennel Seeds + Green Chillies + Garlic + Curry Leaves
3. Add Finely Chopped Onion and allow it to cook until the oil seperates.
4. Add Ginger Garlic Paste and cook it until the raw smell goes off
5. Add Tomatoes and allow it to cook until the skin is soft
6. Add 1 tsp of Red Chilli Powder + 1/2 tsp of Turmeric Powder + 1 tsp of Coriander Powder + 1/4 tsp of Garam Masala Powder and allow it to cook for a minute
7. Now add the marinated chicken with 1/4 cup of water and cook it in medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes.
8. Cook until oil comes out and the chicken is cooked.
9. Now add Crushed Pepper Corns and cook for a minute.
10. Ensure the dish should be in the form of semi-gravy
11. Granish with Coriander leaves.

This dish goes well with Rice, Dosai , Chappati ,...