Pepper Chicken Masala

Ingredients:
Whole Chicken/Boneless Chicken Breast - 2 Lbs
Red Onion - 1 (Large Size)
Green Chillies - 2 (Big) & 4 (Small)
Curry Leaves - Few Stalks
Ginger-garlic Paste - 1 tsp.
Tomatoes - 2 (Medium Size)
Freshly Ground Black Pepper Powder - 1to 2  tsp.
Coriander Powder - 2 tsp.
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp.
Cinnamon Stick - 2
Cloves - 3
Cardamom - 2
Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp.
Fennel Seeds - 1 tsp.
Salt - According To Taste
Oil - 2 tbsp.
Cilantro/Coriander Leaves - For Garnishing.

Method:
Take a handful of whole black pepper and grind it into a powder and set it aside.Wash the chicken and chop it into medium pieces.Keep it aside.

Heat a pan with 2 tbsp. of oil and add cumin seeds,fennel seeds,cloves,cinnamon sticks and cardamom and fry for few seconds.Then add finely chopped red onions,curry leaves, green chillies and a pinch of salt and let it fry till onions are transculent.Add ginger-garlic paste and fry for 2  mins.

Now add the chicken and fry till it changes its color (from pink to white).Add freshly ground black pepper powder,coriander powder,turmeric powder and salt and stir it well.Let it cook until the mixture turns brown and is dry.

Now add the finely chopped tomatoes and some water and cook for another 5 mins.Check for seasoning at this stage.Before turning off the stove make sure the chicken is fully cooked.Then garnish it with some coriander leaves.Serve it hot with biryani/pulao, chapathi,poori or roti,rasam satham and curd rice.It even tastes good with toasted bread.

Note:Always wash your hands with soap and warm water after handling poultry,seafood and meat to avoid bacteria entering into the food.

Tip:Pepper is really good for health,especially for cold and cough.For more information and medicinal benefits about black pepper,please visit :
                                        http://www.nutrition-andyou.com/black_pepper.html.