Bengali Chicken Curry

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Ingredients

	500 grams	Chicken , cut into pieces
	2 tablespoons	Mustard oil
	1 large	Onion , finely sliced
	2 teaspoons	Ginger , paste
	2 teaspoons	Garlic , paste
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , powder
	1 teaspoon	Coriander powder
	2 medium	Tomato , chopped
	2 pieces	Cardamom , green
	2 pieces	Clove
	1 piece	Cinnamon stick
	2 pieces	Bay Leaf
	1 cup	Water
	—	Salt , to taste
	1 teaspoon	Sugar
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke slightly.
2. 2 Add bay leaves, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon stick. Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
3. 3 Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
4. 4 Add ginger and garlic paste, and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
5. 5 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
6. 6 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and the oil starts to separate from the mixture.
7. 7 Add chicken pieces and stir well to coat them with the spice mixture.
8. 8 Cook the chicken on medium heat until it turns white and starts to brown slightly.
9. 9 Add water and sugar, stir well, and bring to a boil.
10. 10 Cover and simmer on low heat for about 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
11. 11 Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves before serving.