Chicken Pepper Masala Fry

Chicken pepper masala fry is a yummy and spicy flavorful chicken recipe. I love to try variety of recipes with chicken especially spicy recipes with pepper. So here is a easy and delicious chicken pepper masala fry with onion, tomato, spices and robust peppercons. Capsicum is added to give crunch to the recipe. Serve it as a appetizer or as an accompaniment with steamed rice, dosa, roti or biryani.

Ingredients :

• Chicken - 500 gms
• Onion - 2 medium-sized
• Tomato - 2 medium-sized
• Capsicum - 1 medium-sized
• Ginger - 1 tsp finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 tsp finely chopped
• Curry leaves - 1 sprig
• Green Chili - 2 finely chopped
• Pepper Powder - 2 tbsp
• Spice Powders :
• Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
• Chili Powder - 1/2 tsp
• Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
• Cumin Powder - 1/2 tsp
• Garam Masala Powder - 1/4 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Coriander leaves - 4-5 sprigs
• Oil - 2 tbsp + 1 tsp
• Fennel Seeds - 1/2 tsp

Method :

• Wash chicken and keep aside.
• In a pan heat 1 tsp oil. Add diced capsicum and stir fry for 1-2 minutes. (Capsicum should be crispy. Don't fry them till soft) Transfer to a plate and keep aside.
  

• Heat 2 tbsp oil in the same pan. Add fennel seeds, when it splutters add curry leaves. Add finely chopped garlic, ginger, green chili and saute lightly. 

• Add 1 tbsp pepper powder and let it sizzle. 

• Add finely chopped onions, sprinkle little salt and saute till they are golden brown.

• Add chopped tomatoes and saute till they are soft and mushy.

• Add all the spice powders mentioned and saute for 1-2 minutes. (sprinkle very little water if powders is getting burnt)

• Add chicken pieces and salt, mix well and fry for 1-2 minutes. 

• Cover with lid and cook till chicken is soft and tender. Don't add water, water oozing out from chicken is enough to cook it.

• Add fried capsicum and stir fry for 1 minute. Meanwhile extra water will also evaporate.

• Add another 1 tbsp of pepper powder and mix well.

• Finally garnish with chopped coriander leaves and switch off the flame.

• Hot & spicy chicken pepper masala fry is ready to be served.

Tips :

• This is a semi-dry chicken recipe. U can skip tomato and make it dry pepper chicken.
• If you want more gravy texture, add water while cooking chicken.
• The above spices quantity gives a moderate spice level. Increase or decrease quantity of pepper powder to adjust to your spice level.
• For vegetarian version, try it with potatoes, mushroom or paneer.