Spicy & Flavorful Chettinad Pepper Chicken | Easy Chicken Masala π
π§Ύ Ingredients List
πΉ For Tempering
β’ Oil β 2 tbsp – 3 tbsp
β’ Cumin seeds β 1 tsp
β’ Cinnamon β 2 inch piece
β’ Cardamom β 3
β’ Cloves β 6
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πΉ For Onion Base
β’ Onion β 250 g (finely chopped)
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πΉ For Aromatics
β’ Ginger-green chili paste β 2 tsp
β’ Grated ginger β 1 tbsp (β 30 g)
β’ Garlic β 20 g (minced or paste)
β’ Curry leaves β a handful
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πΉ For Tomato & Spices
β’ Tomato β 3 medium (β 250 g), diced
β’ Turmeric powder β Β½ tsp
β’ Cumin powder β Β½ tsp
β’ Chicken curry masala (optional) β Β½ tsp
β’ Garam masala β Β½ tsp
β’ Coriander powder β 1 tbsp
β’ Red chili powder β 1 tsp
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πΉ For Chicken
β’ Chicken β 1 kg (whole Chicken)
β’ Crushed pepper powder β 1 tbsp
β’ Coriander leaves β few, chopped
β’ Water β 50 ml (if needed)
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πΉ Final Seasoning
β’ Salt β 2 tsp (or to taste)
β’ Pepper powder βΒ½ tbsp (for garnish)
β’ Coriander leaves β 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 β 1 kg
Onion β 250g
Tomato β 200g
Ginger ,green chili paste β 2 tsp
Pepper powder β 3 tsp
Curry leaves, garam masala, cumin powder & more
π©βπ³ Try this home-style Pepper Chicken Masala easy to make, tastes restaurant-style!
π 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 β not dry, not watery
Oil: Medium
Spices: Balanced blend of chili, coriander, garam masala, turmeric
Cooking style:
β’ Tomatoes and onions are sautΓ©ed until mushy.
β’ Chicken cooks in that masala until thick gravy sticks to it.
β’ Can be used as a base for biryani or chapati side dish.
Taste: Spicy, flavorful, and aromatic.
π Example: Chicken Masala Curry (great with chapati, dosa, or idli)
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