Kadai Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs (680g) chicken, cut into pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
• 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 5-6 whole dried red chilies
• 1 teaspoon peppercorns
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped, for garnish
• 1-inch ginger, julienned, for garnish