This pepper chicken gravy is an easy marinated chicken curry that tastes even better than the creamy restaurant curries. Except that it does not have cream or any other hidden calories to worry about!
Add yogurt, lemon juice, chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala, turmeric, and salt to the chicken and mix well.
Make incisions with a fork so that the marinade is absorbed well. Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour up to overnight.
Blend
Chop the onions, garlic and ginger. Blend them into a smooth paste.
Make the gravy
Heat oil in a wok/ kadai. Add the bay leaf and slit green chilli and fry for a minute.
Add the blended onion paste. Sauté on medium-low flame until well-browned.
Add finely chopped tomatoes and sauté until they are cooked and completely mashed.
Add the marinated chicken. Sauté for about 5 to 10 minutes. Add water and mix until the gravy is well combined.
Cover and increase the flame to high. Once it comes to a boil, reduce the flame to medium. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Garnish and serve
Sprinkle pepper and cumin on the gravy. Mix and simmer for about 2 minutes.
Turn off the flame and garnish with coriander leaves.
Serve with rice or bread of your choice.
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Notes
Pepper: DO NOT use store-bought pepper for this recipe. Crush peppercorns using a pepper mill or spice blender.
Roast: The curry tastes even better if you roast peppercorns before crushing.
Do not boil the curry for too long AFTER adding pepper. Turn off the flame after simmering for a couple of minutes.
Marinating: The longer you marinate, the softer the chicken turns out to be.
Take your time to sauté (on medium-low flame) as long as possible, at every stage: the onion paste, tomatoes, and chicken.
Cooking time: The time I’ve mentioned here is for medium-sized bone-in thigh pieces. Adjust the simmering time based on the size of the chicken pieces. It’s better to check the chicken for doneness after 10 minutes of simmering the curry. The chicken should almost fall apart when you apply pressure with a spoon.
Nutrition Facts
Pepper Chicken Gravy Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
179
% Daily Value*
Fat
7.2
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
1.4
g
9
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3.8
g
Cholesterol
71.9
mg
24
%
Sodium
700.2
mg
30
%
Potassium
474
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
12.8
g
4
%
Fiber
2.8
g
12
%
Sugar
5.2
g
6
%
Protein
16.4
g
33
%
Vitamin A
620.5
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
16.1
mg
20
%
Calcium
51.4
mg
5
%
Iron
1.4
mg
8
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.