Assamese Chicken Curry

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Ingredients

	500 grams	Chicken , cut into pieces
	2 tablespoons	Mustard oil
	1 large	Onion , finely chopped
	2 medium	Tomato , chopped
	1 tablespoon	Ginger-garlic paste
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Coriander powder
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	2 cups	Water
	1 teaspoon	Garam masala
	—	Salt , to taste
	1 handful	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it reaches a smoking point, then reduce the heat.
2. 2 Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
3. 3 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute until the raw smell disappears.
4. 4 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and the oil separates.
5. 5 Stir in turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and red chili powder. Cook for 2 minutes.
6. 6 Add the chicken pieces and mix well to coat them with the spices.
7. 7 Cook the chicken on medium heat until it turns white and starts to brown slightly.
8. 8 Pour in water, add salt, and bring the curry to a boil.
9. 9 Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
10. 10 Sprinkle garam masala over the curry and stir well.
11. 11 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.