Heat oil in a pan, add the dry spices and sauté for a min

Add the onions crushed or finely chopped and ginger garlic paste, fry till on a medium flame the raw smell disappears. This takes around 5 minutes.

Add the chicken, salt and turmeric. Fry on high flame till the chicken turns white in color. This takes around 2 to 3 mins.

Simmer the flame. Cover and cook for 3 to 4 mins, occasionally flipping the pieces to prevent burning.

Add the powdered masala, fry till you get good aroma.

Add about ¼ cup water and stir well. How much water to use depends on how tender your chicken is. So adjust the quantity as needed.

Cover and cook till the chicken is fully cooked.

Add lemon juice and mix well.

Fry till all the water evaporates and the masala clings to the chicken.

Garnish with fine chopped coriander leaves.

Serve chicken chukka varuval with rice and rasam for a simple and delicious meal.