Easy Chicken Pepper Fry | Kerala Chicken Kurumulaku Fry

Easy Chicken Pepper Fry

Spicy kerala style chicken pepper fry.
Recipe source:Taste of Kerala
Prep Time: 30 to 40minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 2 to 3
Ingredients:

1. Chicken,cut into small pieces – 400 to 500 gms
2. Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
3. Curry leaves – 1 sprig
4. Lemon juice- 2 to 3 tsp
5. Coriander powder – 1 tsp
6. Coconut slices – 1/4 cup
7. Black Pepper powder- 1.5 to 2 tsp( according to taste)
8. Garam masala powder – 1/4 to 1/2 tsp
9. Fenugreek powder- 1 pinch
10. Sliced onion- 1 or 2 tbsp ( optional)
11. Salt- to taste

For masala paste:

1. Shallots – 6 to 7
2. Ginger – 1.5″ piece
3. Garlic – 4 to 5 cloves
4. Tomato,diced- 1 small
5. Green chilies- 2

Instructions:

• Combine chicken with turmeric powder ,curry leaves ,lemon juice and salt to taste.Marinate for about 30 minutes.In a blender,combine together all the ingredients listed under ” For masala paste” and grind to form a  paste.
  
• Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan /non-stick pan.Add the masala paste and cook for about 5 minutes or until the raw smell leaves.
  
• When the masala is cooked add the marinated chicken and mix well.Cook for about 5 minutes,mixing well in between.Add more salt as required.
  
• Now add coriander powder and mix well.Cover and cook until chicken is 3/4 cooked and gravy coats the chicken pieces.
  
• Now add the coconut slices and mix well.Cook until chicken is done and turns slightly darker in colour.
  
• Now add black pepper powder to taste and mix well.Cook for few more minutes,stirring gently in between until the chicken pieces are browned evenly.
  
• Next add garam masala and stir gently until combined.Finally add fenugreek powder and mix well.
  
• Switch off the stove.Add sliced onion ( if desired) and mix well.
  

NOTES

• Adjust the quantity of black pepper powder according to your taste.For best results use freshly ground pepper powder.
• I used 400 gms chicken.For best results use chicken thigh cut into small pieces.