If you love bold and spicy flavors, this Pepper Chicken Masala recipe is a must-try! It’s a simple yet delicious dish that brings together the heat of black pepper, the aroma of roasted spices, and the richness of onions. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this dish is packed...
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 800gboneless chicken
- 2tbspvinegar
- 1tspturmeric powder
- 1/2tspred chilli powder
- 1tbspsalt
Spice Blend
- 1/2tbspblack peppercorns
- 1tbspcumin seeds
- 1/2tbspfennel seeds
- 6clovecloves
For Cooking
- 1/2cupoil
- 1tspblack mustard seeds
- 2piecedry red chillies
- 2tbspgarlic (chopped)
- 4piecemedium-sized onions (finely chopped)
- 1sprigcurry leaves
- 3Green chillies (slit)
- 1/2cuphot water
- 2tbsplemon juice
How to make Pepper Chicken Masala
Prepare the Chicken
Rinse the chicken thoroughly.
Soak it in a bowl of water mixed with vinegar for 10-15 minutes to eliminate odour.
Drain, rinse well, and pat dry with a paper towel.
Mix the chicken with lemon juice, red chilli powder, turmeric, and salt in a large bowl.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate.
Prepare the Spice Blend
Dry roast black peppercorns, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, and cloves in a pan until aromatic.
Let them cool slightly, then coarsely grind them. Set aside.
Cook the Chicken
Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
Toss in dry red chillies and chopped garlic, sautéing until golden.
Add chopped onions and cook until they turn translucent.
Stir in curry leaves and green chillies.
Add the marinated chicken and cook on medium-high heat until it changes colour and oil separates.
Pour in hot water, bring to a boil, cover, and let it simmer on low heat until the chicken is tender. Stir occasionally.
Add the ground spice blend and lemon juice and mix well.
Cover and cook for another 4-5 minutes to let the flavour meld.
Turn off the heat and let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving.
Garnish and serve hot with rice, roti, or paratha for a delicious meal.
Enjoy your flavorful Pepper Chicken Masala!
Tips & Tricks
Adjust the spice level by increasing or reducing black pepper and red chilli powder.
Add more or less lemon juice according to your taste preference.
Adjust the amount of water based on your preferred consistency—add more for a gravy-like texture or reduce for a dry, masala-coated chicken.
For a richer gravy, add tomato puree before adding chicken to the wok.
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