Spicy Country Chicken Pepper fry recipe / நாட்டுக்கோழி மிளகு வறுவல்

When you have a craving to eat something spicy, something non-veg, chicken pepper fry is an apt dish.

And today let’s see the recipe for chicken pepper fry – in particular, using country chicken (naatukoli/naatukozhi).

This dish can also be made with broiler chicken.

Chicken Pepper fry ingredients

Country chicken or broiler chicken / நாட்டுக்கோழி – 1 KG

Shallots / சின்ன வெங்காயம் – About 20

Ginger garlic paste / இஞ்சி பூண்டு விழுது – 1.5 Tablespoon

Fennel seeds / சோம்பு – 1 Tablespoon

Cumin Seeds / சீரகம் – 1 Tablespoon

Pepper / மிளகு – 1 Tablespoon

Chilli Powder / மிளகாய் பொடி – 1/2 Teaspoon

Turmeric Powder / மஞ்சள் பொடி – 1/2 teaspoon

Garam masala or chicken masala / கரம் மசாலா or சிக்கன் மசாலா – 2 Tablespoons

Oil – 3 Tablespoons

Country chicken pepper fry recipe

Chop the shallots.

Dry roast cumin, fennel and pepper until you get a nice aroma. Once cooled, grind the spices to a powder.

In a cooker pan, add 3 tablespoons oil. Once the oil is hot, add 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds.

Once the fennel seeds sizzle, add chopped shallots and fry till transluscent.

Add 1.5 tablespoons of ginger garlic paste and saute well until the raw smell goes away.

Now add 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder and saute. Add 2 tablespoons chicken masala and saute well.

Add 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder and fry for a minute.

Now add the chicken pieces and give a good mix. Add 1 cup water and also add the ground spice powder.

Mix well, cover and cook for three whistles.

Once the pressure settles, open the cooker and cook until the water evaporates and the chicken becomes somewhat dry. Stir once in a while.

Serve hot by garnishing with fresh coriander leaves.