Pepper Chicken Varuval Recipe

Pepper Chicken Varuval is a spicy, peppery semi-dry chicken that disappears fast at any table. Manakkadu Chicken Masala plus freshly crushed pepper gives it a punchy finish.

Pepper Chicken Varuval Recipe

Preparation Time

• 15 Minutes

Cooking Time

• 20 Minutes

Serves

• 3 People

Ingredients

• 500g chicken, cut small
• 2.5 tbsp Manakkadu Chicken Masala
• 1.5 tsp black pepper, coarsely crushed
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp fennel seeds
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 3 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste

Method

Step 1: Marinate

Mix chicken with turmeric, salt, 1 tbsp Manakkadu Chicken Masala and ½ tsp pepper; rest 15 minutes.

Step 2: Saute

Heat oil, add fennel and curry leaves. Add onions; saute golden. Add ginger-garlic paste.

Step 3: Cook chicken

Add chicken and remaining chicken masala; cook covered 12-15 minutes till done.

Step 4: Dry it out

Open the lid and roast on high to evaporate moisture into a semi-dry varuval.

Step 5: Pepper finish

Add the rest of the crushed pepper, toss 2 minutes and garnish with curry leaves.

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with:

• Hot rice and rasam
• As a starter
• With biryani

Spicy Pepper Chicken Varuval with Manakkadu Chicken Masala

Pepper chicken is a Chettinad-style favourite — bold, peppery and intensely aromatic.

Manakkadu Chicken Masala carries the roasted spice base, while freshly crushed pepper added at the end gives the signature heat.

Make this peppery varuval with Manakkadu Chicken Masala for your next get-together.