Cut the ginger into match-stick like pieces (3 inches long 2mm thick).

Mix the garam masala powder , black pepper and salt into the plain yogurt .

Heat oil and pour the yogurt mixture in it and stir/fry until the water of the yogurt has boiled away and you can see the oil.

Add the ginger sticks and stir/fry for 10 minutes.

Add chicken pieces and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of water over chicken. Cover pan and let cook for 15 minutes.

Stir chicken thoroughly and cook for a further 10 minutes. Stir carefully (or carefully turn the chichen pieces over), leave the lid off and let cook on low heat for 10 minutes.