Spicy & Flavorful Chettinad Pepper Chicken | Easy Chicken Masala ๐
๐งพ Ingredients List
๐น For Tempering
โข Oil โ 2 tbsp – 3 tbsp
โข Cumin seeds โ 1 tsp
โข Cinnamon โ 2 inch piece
โข Cardamom โ 3
โข Cloves โ 6
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๐น For Onion Base
โข Onion โ 250 g (finely chopped)
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๐น For Aromatics
โข Ginger-green chili paste โ 2 tsp
โข Grated ginger โ 1 tbsp (โ 30 g)
โข Garlic โ 20 g (minced or paste)
โข Curry leaves โ a handful
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๐น For Tomato & Spices
โข Tomato โ 3 medium (โ 250 g), diced
โข Turmeric powder โ ยฝ tsp
โข Cumin powder โ ยฝ tsp
โข Chicken curry masala (optional) โ ยฝ tsp
โข Garam masala โ ยฝ tsp
โข Coriander powder โ 1 tbsp
โข Red chili powder โ 1 tsp
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๐น For Chicken
โข Chicken โ 1 kg (whole Chicken)
โข Crushed pepper powder โ 1 tbsp
โข Coriander leaves โ few, chopped
โข Water โ 50 ml (if needed)
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๐น Final Seasoning
โข Salt โ 2 tsp (or to taste)
โข Pepper powder โยฝ tbsp (for garnish)
โข Coriander leaves โ few, chopped (for garnish)
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Chettinad Pepper Chicken Masala Recipe
A bold, spicy, and flavorful pepper chicken masala made with black pepper, curry leaves, and aromatic spices. Perfect with rice, chapati, or parotta.
Ingredients Used:
Chicken โ 1 kg
Onion โ 250g
Tomato โ 200g
Ginger ,green chili paste โ 2 tsp
Pepper powder โ 3 tsp
Curry leaves, garam masala, cumin powder & more
๐ฉโ๐ณ Try this home-style Pepper Chicken Masala easy to make, tastes restaurant-style!
๐ Watch till the end for tips and the perfect pepper balance!
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Chicken Masala (Thick Curry Style)
Texture: Thick, rich masala coating โ not dry, not watery
Oil: Medium
Spices: Balanced blend of chili, coriander, garam masala, turmeric
Cooking style:
โข Tomatoes and onions are sautรฉed until mushy.
โข Chicken cooks in that masala until thick gravy sticks to it.
โข Can be used as a base for biryani or chapati side dish.
Taste: Spicy, flavorful, and aromatic.
๐ Example: Chicken Masala Curry (great with chapati, dosa, or idli)
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