Pressure cook the chicken pieces with salt and pepper for one whistle. Do not add any water. If you are not using a pressure cooker, then cook the chicken pieces with salt and pepper in a deep pan with minimal water till 3/4 ths done.

In another deep pan, heat oil; add the crushed garlic and curry leaves.

Then add the red chilli powder and tomatoes. Saute on high heat till the oil clears and the tomatoes turn mushy.

Add the broth from the cooked chicken pieces; continue cooking on high heat till the gravy thickens. Add the chicken pieces and continue to cook till the gravy just about coats the chicken.

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.