Thursday, 26 March 2009

Black pepper chicken

As I shall be computerless for a while I'd better contribute now. This is from Southern India and is far superior to any restuarant dish. Well I think so
Whole spices :-
2 bay leaves, 3 cardomom, 3 cloves, 1/2 tsp cummin seeds

Heat oil and fry spices for 1 min
Add 7oz chopped shallots (or onions), fry 5-10 min
Smash 4 cloves garlic in mortar and add

Add 3/4tsp ground fennel, 2tsp ground coriander, 1/2tsp gr.turmeric, 3/4tsp chilli
Sprinkle with little water

Add 9oz chopped toms (fresh are good for a light sauce) cook 10-15 mins
Add little more water if needed but not much

Add 1lb chicken

When cooked put in some salt and 1 1/2 tsp crushed black pepper
oh yum

2 comments:

  1. So you don't fry/brown the chicken at all, you just put it into the sauce and cook it that way?

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  2. just made this. no browning required. good with thigh meat.

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