Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Pepper Chicken


Pepper chicken is one of Amma's signature dishes.She has many fans who request her to make this every time they come home.

Ingredients:

1 kg chicken
3 medium onions chopped
1 cup sliced coconut(thenga kothu)- optional
1 tbsp garlic paste
1 tbsp ginger paste
2 sprigs curry leaves
2 green chillies
salt to taste
2 tbsp oil(sesame oil recommended)

Powders:

2 tbsp coriander powder
1 1/2 tbsp pepper powder
1 1/2 tbsp jeera powder

Method:

1.Heat oil in a pan.Add the coconut slices and fry till it turns golden brown.
2.Add ginger,garlic,onion,curry leaves and chilies.
3.When the onion turns light brown in colour add the powders and mix well.
4.Add the chicken and salt. Cover and cook on low flame until chicken is cooked.
5.Open the lid and simmer till all the water is evaporated. Serve hot.

4 comments:

Shabs.. said...

This one looks too good....I will make and let u know once i prepare this ok....i will try next time i make chicken....Eda, ithu dry curry aano....My husband wants a bucket of chaaru....But i like dry curries...

sheetal said...

I tried this dish and it tastes superb.peppery spicy and very tasty.will try it again.

Kalathil said...

Shabs,

This is dry curry...no chaar...try and let me know if you like it...

Sheetal,

Very happy to know that you like it...Thanks

Unknown said...

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