PEPPER CHICKEN

INGREDIENTS:


Chicken  ------------------------ 1 cup, cut in to pieces
Black Pepper  ----------------- 2 tbsp, crushed coarsely
whole Black pepper corns---1 tbsp ( for grinding) 
Red chilly powder------------  1 tsp
Coriander powder------------  1 tbsp
Turmeric powder-------------- 1/4 tsp
Garam masala powder------- 1/4 tsp
Green chilly--------------------- 1 , sliced lengthwise
Ginger Garlic paste----------- 2 tbsp
Small Onion--------------------  3
Tomato--------------------------- 1 medium sized, chopped
Onion-----------------------------  1 cup , finely chopped
Cashews-------------------------  10 ( powder it), optional
Lemon juice---------------------  1tsp
Oil---------------------------------   2tsp
Cilantro leaves/Coriander leaves for garnish
Salt as needed.


METHOD:

1. Marinate chicken with salt , lemon juice and black pepper for about an hour.
2. Dry roast Black pepper corns,chilly powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder . Keep it aside.
3. Grind, Ginger garlic paste, small onions and above roasted masalas to a smooth paste. keep it aside.
4. Heat oil in a pan and saute Onions till it becomes soft.
5. Next add the ground paste. Saute till a nice aroma comes.
6. Then add green chilly and tomatoes.
7. Saute till the tomatoes are fully cooked.
8. Then add powdered cashews.
9. Next add the marinated chicken pieces. Add needed salt.
10.  Cook it in a low flame with very little water.
11. Add crushed black pepper to it.
12.  Once, the chicken is fully done, transfer it to a serving bowl.
13. Garnish with cilantro leaves.

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