MURG PEPPER

Spicy chicken preparation flavoured with peppercorns Preparation Time : 40-45 minutes Cooking Time : 20-25 minutes Servings : 4

Ingredients

Chicken 1 kilogram Onions, sliced 1 1/2 cup Tomatoes, chopped 3/4 cup Garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons Black peppercorns 25-30 Cloves 6-8 Coriander powder 1 tablespoon Turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Curry leaves 8-10 Salt to taste Oil 3 tablespoons

Method

Clean, wash and skin the chicken. Cut it into twelve pieces. Pound peppercorns to a coarse powder. Mix salt, pounded peppercorns and turmeric powder with the chicken pieces. Keep aside for half an hour.Heat oil in a kadai. Add onions and cloves. Stir fry on medium heat till onions are light brown. Add garlic and cook for a minute. Add coriander powder and tomatoes. Cook till oil leaves the sides. Add marinated chicken, curry leaves and half cup water. Cook covered, stirring occasionally, till chicken is cooked. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.