This Black Pepper Chicken Curry is a comforting, aromatic dish with bold flavors from our signature Black Chicken Masala. The coarsely ground black pepper gives it a distinctive warmth while the creamy gravy makes it perfect for pairing with rice or naan.
Ingredients
Instructions
Prep Work
Clean the chicken and pat dry. Puree onions and tomatoes separately. Keep all ingredients ready for quick cooking.
Cook Onion Base
Heat oil in a pan. Add onion puree and cook on medium heat until golden brown and oil separates, about 8-10 minutes.
Add Aromatics & Masala
Add ginger-garlic paste, sauté for 2 minutes. Add Black Chicken Masala and cook for a minute until fragrant.
Add Tomatoes & Chicken
Add tomato puree and cook until oil separates. Add chicken pieces, mix well, and cook covered for 15-18 minutes.
Finish the Curry
Add coarsely ground black pepper and fresh cream. Simmer for 5 minutes. Adjust salt and garnish with coriander.
Pro Tips
- •Coarsely ground pepper gives better flavor than fine powder
- •Add cream at the end to prevent curdling
- •Cooking onions until golden is key to the curry's depth
- •Let the curry rest for 10 minutes before serving for better flavor absorption