Chakluk Thongba

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Ingredients

	250 grams	Chicken , cut into pieces
	1 cup	Potato , peeled and diced
	1 cup	Green Pea
	1 large	Onion , finely chopped
	2 cloves	Garlic , minced
	1 inch	Ginger , minced
	2 tablespoons	Mustard oil
	1	Bay Leaf
	1	Cinnamon stick
	2	Cardamom , green 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	Cilantro , 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.