For preparing varutha kozhi masala, mix chilly powder, turmeric, 2 1/2 tsp garlic paste and 3 tsp ginger paste. Marinate the chicken in it for 30 minutes.
Fry chicken pieces in oil till brown color.
Saute curry leaves and onion in same oil.
Add rest of ginger paste, garlic paste and saute well.
Add tomato and fry again. When oil clears, add coriander powder, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom powder and salt.
Pour tamarind water and fry again.
Add fried chicken pieces and 1 cup water and boil the mixture.
Cook it in medium flame. Add pepper, lime juice and coriander leaves.
When water is evaporated, remove from flame.