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Cut the Chicken in approx 1 inch cube size.
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Grind the Black pepper to make a coarse powder, add curd and garlic cloves and grind again to make a paste.
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Apply evenly on the chicken and keep to marinade overnight or at least 8 hours
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The chicken/Paneer will absorb the flavors of garlic and pepper completely.
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Though you can use the marinated chicken immediately too, the flavor of the finished product is sure to differ.
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Cut one Onion in 1 inch cubes and chop fine the other one.
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Heat olive oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds.
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Once they splutter add the fine onion and turmeric and stir well.
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Then add the onion cubes and stir.
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Add the remaining ingredients and stir fry well
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At this point the ingredients in the pan may look dry.
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Add more oil if needed but strictly no water.
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Once the powders have blended well with the onion, add the marinated chicken/ Paneer cubes to it.
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Stir fry well and cover the pan
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Allow to cook well.
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The Curd will start leaving water and help the chicken cook.
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Remove lid and keep stirring till the water evaporates.
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Add some more olive oil if needed and stir fry well.
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Add lime juice and garnish with chopped coriander.
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Serve hot as starters or as a side dish.