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	tomatoes, 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	fresh coriander leaves, 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.