Ingredients

• 1 - whole chicken
• 1 inch - raw papaya
• 1 - whole pod garlic
• 4 - red dry seeded chillies
• 3 - peppercorns
• 1/2 inch - cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp - roasted cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1/2 cup - yoghurt
• Salt
• 2 tsp - oil
• 1/2 cup - hot water

How to Make Microwave Murg Mussalam with peppercorns

• Mix all the ingredients, except chicken.
• Apply the marinade over the chicken (and inside) and refrigerate overnight.
• Next day, heat oil in a kadai and saute the chicken until it turns brown.
• Place the chicken in a serving dish and pour 1/2 cup water on it. Cover and microwave for 10 mins on high.
• After 10 minutes, turn the chicken over.
• If the water has dried up, add another 1/2 cup. Cover and microwave for another 10 mins.
• Once cooked, let the chicken stand for 5 mins.
• Place the whole bird on a serving plate and garnish with tomato and onion slices. It is now ready to be carved.