Bihari Chicken Curry

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Ingredients

500 grams	chicken, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons	mustard oil
2 medium	onions, finely sliced
1 tablespoon	ginger-garlic paste
2 teaspoons	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	cumin powder
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	garam masala
2 tablespoons	yogurt
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped
2 pieces	green chilies, slit
1 cup	water
—	salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it begins to smoke, then reduce the heat to medium.
2. 2 Add the sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
3. 3 Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
4. 4 Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are lightly browned on all sides.
5. 5 Mix in the coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Stir well to coat the chicken with the spices.
6. 6 Add the yogurt and mix well, ensuring the chicken is well coated.
7. 7 Pour in the water, cover the pan, and let the chicken simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
8. 8 Add the garam masala and slit green chilies, stir well, and cook for another 5 minutes.
9. 9 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.