How to cook south indian peppered chicken

First prepare all ingredients

Here I dry roast black peppercorns and fennel seeds. It will take 4 minutes

When fennel turns darker and the peppercorns pop - add the cumin seeds. Dry roast for another 2 minutes. Remove from flame and allow it to cool

In a non stick pan fry the onions with a little salt. If needed add a little oil to help it caramalise.

At this stage

Add diced chicken and turmeric. Cook till the chicken turns opaque

Now add ground ginger garlic and diced tomatoes

Meanwhile grind the whole spices. Do not grind it too fine.

This is how it looks

Cook the chicken. Make sure it's not too dry. Add water as required. Add the ground spice and stir well. Taste and adjust salt and lemon juice. Lastly add deep fried curry leaves

Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve it got with steamed rice