Chakluk Thongba

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Ingredients

250 grams	chicken, cut into pieces
1 cup	potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup	green peas
1 large	onion, finely chopped
2 cloves	garlic, minced
1 inch	ginger, minced
2 tablespoons	mustard oil
1	bay leaf
1	cinnamon stick
2	green cardamom pods
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	cumin powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
2 cups	water
—	salt to taste
1 handful	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke, then reduce the heat.
2. 2 Add bay leaf, cinnamon stick, and cardamom pods, and sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
3. 3 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
4. 4 Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for another minute.
5. 5 Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are lightly browned on all sides.
6. 6 Mix in the turmeric, coriander, cumin, and red chili powders, and stir well to coat the chicken.
7. 7 Add the diced potatoes and green peas, and mix everything together.
8. 8 Pour in the water and add salt to taste.
9. 9 Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
10. 10 Cover the pan and cook for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken and potatoes are tender.
11. 11 Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves before serving.