Crush the aromatics

• Crush the garlic cloves, ginger, green chilli, fennel seeds and half the pepper into a coarse paste.
• Add salt and turmeric powder and mix.

Marinate the chicken

• Coat the chicken pieces with the crushed paste and coriander powder.
• Mix well and let it rest.

Fry the chicken

• Heat the oil in a frying pan and add cumin seeds and curry leaves.
• Add the marinated chicken and fry on medium heat until browned and cooked through, turning occasionally.

Build the masala

• Add the chopped onion and fry until golden.
• Add the tomato and cook until soft and the oil separates.

Finish with pepper and herbs

• Stir in the remaining pepper and the garam masala.
• Add coriander leaves and curry leaves, toss and serve hot.