The KaiKai Book

Ingredients for Lemon Pepper Chicken: - Chicken, large pieces with bones- 500 gms. For Marination: - Salt- 1 tsp, - Crushed Pepper- 1 tsp (coarse granules), - Lemon Juice- 2 tsp, - Thick whisked curd/yogurt- 2 tbsp, - Ginger Garlic Paste- 1.5 tsp. Whole Spices: - Green Cardamom- 3, - Cloves-3, - Cinnamon- 2, - Black Peppercorns- 10. Other Ingredients: - Whisked curd/plain yogurt- 4 tbsp, - Crushed Pepper- 1/4 tsp, - Green Chillies, slit- 4, - Garam Masala Powder- 1/4 tsp, - Oil- 3 tbsp, - Butter- a dollop (1 tbsp), - Coriander leaves, finely chopped- 1 tbsp. Preparation: - Crush the black peppercorns. - Marinate the chicken pieces with items indicated. Mix & set aside for 1 hr. - Whisk the curd/yogurt. - Slit the green chillies and fine chop the coriander leaves. Process: - Heat oil & butter in a flat pan and add the whole spices. - Once it splutters, add the marinated chicken & fry on high heat for 1 min and then flip the chicken pieces. - Continue to fry for 2-3 more mins on high turning the pieces a few times. - Add the balance marinade and continue to fry on both sides for another 5 mins on medium heat till evenly browned. - Now reduce the heat to low, add the whisked curd/plain yogurt, 1/4 tsp crushed Pepper, slit green chillies and mix everything well. - Cover & cook on low heat for 15 mins, flipping and stirring after 10 mins. Cook till the liquid has nearly dried and the chicken is tender. - Now add the garam masala powder, mix well and fry for another 5 mins till the chicken pieces are browned. - Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.