Chilli Pepper Chicken

Ingredients

Chicken – ½ kg

Green chillies – 5 (ground into coarse paste)

Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tbsp

Turmeric powder – ½ tsp

Coriander powder – 2 tsp

Cumin powder – ¾ tsp

Garam masala powder – ¾ tsp

Salt

Yogurt – ½ cup

Oil – 3 tbsp

Kasoori methi – 1 tsp

Pepper powder – 1 tsp

Lemon juice – 1 tbsp

Coriander leaves for garnishing

Method

In a bowl add ground green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder, salt and yogurt and give it a mix. Marinate chicken in this mixture and leave it in the refrigerator for an hour.

Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add the marinated chicken and cook. Add water if needed. Cover and cook till done. Now uncover the lid and add kasoori methi and pepper powder. Saute for a while on high flame if there is any extra water left. Take off the heat. Add lemon juice and coriander leaves.

My Notes

ü  Adjust the amount of green chillies and pepper powder according to the desired spiciness.