South Indian Chicken Pepper Fry

Ingredients

• 500g boneless chicken, cubed
• 1.5 tsp oil
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 green chilies, slit
• 1.5 tsp fresh crushed black pepper
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• curry leaves, salt, lemon juice, coriander to finish

Preparation

1. Pat chicken dry; toss with turmeric, salt, half the pepper.
2. Heat oil; sauté onion, curry leaves, green chilies until soft.
3. Add ginger-garlic paste; cook briefly until fragrant.
4. Add chicken; stir-fry on medium-high until nearly cooked.
5. Mix in cumin and remaining pepper; finish with lemon and coriander.
6. Rest 2 minutes; portion hot.