Jaluk Diya Murgi Mangxo (Assamese Style Pepper Chicken)

Ingredients–

• 500 gm chicken cut into small pieces
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
• 1 green chilli, chopped
• 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 3 tbsp mustard oil
• Salt to taste

Method –

1. Marinate the chicken with 1 tbsp mustard oil and turmeric powder for 20 minutes
2. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok
3. Add the onions and cook till brown
4. Add ginger garlic paste and cook till the raw smell goes away
5. Add the chicken pieces and mix well
6. Cook for about 10 minutes stirring occasionally
7. Add green chilli and half cup of warm water
8. Lower the heat, cover with lid and cook for 15 minutes
9. After 15 minutes, add ground black pepper
10. Cook for 5 minutes and switch off the flame