Make slits on the chicken drumstick.
Heat oil in a pan. Add the turmeric powder and black pepper powder. Saute.
Place the chicken drumsticks on the pan. Let it cook for 3-4 minutes. Then flip them and cook the other side. Sprinkle salt and mix. Keep them aside.
Next, in the same pan, add the oil to make the curry. Once it’s hot, add the whole spices and saute. Add the curry leaves and saute.
Next, add the onions and saute. Cook for 2 minutes.
Add in the tomatoes next and saute. Cook for 1 minute.
Add the powdered spices next and saute. Cook for 2 minutes.
Next, add in the water and let the curry simmer.
Add the prepared chicken drumsticks and coat it with the curry.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or paratha of your choice.