Chettinad Chicken Pepper Fry (Kozhi Melagu Varuval)

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A great way to add some spice to your dinner, this simple but tasty recipe will instantly become one of your favorites for dinner.

60 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 40 minutes

130 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	each	chicken	whole
2	tablespoons	vegetable oil
2	each	onions
2	cloves	garlic	cloves
1	each	ginger root	3/4 inch piece
1	teaspoon	turmeric
1	teaspoon	cayenne pepper
1	teaspoon	coriander	ground
6	each	curry leaves	fresh, or dried
2	ounces	black peppercorns	crushed
3/4	cups	tomatoes	peeled, chopped
1	x	salt	to taste

Directions

Cut the chicken into small pieces. Heat the oil and fry the finely chopped onions, garlic and ginger. When they begin to turn color, add the spices and cook for a few minutes longer. Add the tomatoes and salt to taste and cook for a further 5 minutes. Put in the chicken pieces and stir so that they are thoroughly coated with the sauce. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes.

At the end of this time the mixture should be almost dry, but you need to check from time to time and add a little water if necessary.

Reviews

I am sudha from USA. I tried this recipe. Really it was wonderfull. It taste very good. Really everyone can try this recipe. It has good nutrition. Since pepper is good source of nutrition. Just try this recipe. you will love it.
over 6 years ago by sudha

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 115g

Amount per Serving

Calories 130 50% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.0g	11%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	5%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 11mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 18.0g	6%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	22%
Sugars 3.0g
Protein 3.0g	6%