Mix 2 tsp of pepper, salt & 2 tsp of oil in a bowl. Marinate the chicken pieces in this for 30 min.

Heat a pan, add 3 tbsp of oil & half fry the chicken in it.

In the remaining oil add elaichi, cloves, cinnamon & fenugreek seeds.

Add chopped onions & fry till translucent.

Add ginger garlic paste & fry till raw smell disappears.

Now add coriander powder, red chilli powder. Fry.

Add chopped tomatoes & fry till oil separates out.

Add crushed pepper, water & the half fried chicken.

Add coconut paste & cook it for 10 min or so.

Serve it by garnishing it with chopped coriander leaves & pepper crushed.