Ingredients

• 1.2 kg - chicken
• 1/3 cup - coriander leaves, chopped
• For the marinade:
• 2 tbsp - black pepper corns
• 1/2 cup - curd
• 4 tsp - ginger paste
• 4 tsp - garlic paste
• 2 tbsp - lemon juice
• Salt - to taste
• For the gravy:
• Oil - as required
• 1 cup - chopped onions
• 4 tsp - ginger paste
• 4 tsp - garlic paste
• 2/3 cup - chopped tomato
• Salt - to taste
• 1 tsp - garam masala powder

How to Make Milagu Kozhi Chettinad (Chettinad Pepper Chicken)

• Pound the pepper corns in a pestle and keep aside.
• Whisk the curd, with the pounded pepper, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice and salt. Mix the chicken in the marinade and keep aside for at least 30 minutes.
• Heat oil in a pan. Add onions and saute, over medium heat, till light golden in colour.
• Add the ginger-garlic paste and saute further, till the mixture turns a little darker.
• Add the tomatoes and saute, till the oil separates.
• Add the chicken pieces, along with the marinade and stir for 4-5 minutes.
• Add about 1/2 to 1 cup of water.
• Cover and simmer, till the chicken is cooked and becomes tender. Adjust the seasoning.
• Sprinkle the garam masala. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.
• Recipe Courtesy: Mareena's Recipe Collections