Haryanvi Chicken

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Ingredients

500 grams	chicken, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons	mustard oil
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
2	bay leaves
2	green cardamom pods
2	cloves
1 inch	cinnamon stick
2 medium	onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon	ginger-garlic paste
2 medium	tomatoes, pureed
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	garam masala
—	salt to taste
1/2 cup	yogurt, whisked
1/2 cup	water
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it reaches smoking point, then reduce the heat.
2. 2 Add cumin seeds, bay leaves, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. Sauté until fragrant.
3. 3 Add chopped onions and cook until golden brown.
4. 4 Stir in ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
5. 5 Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are browned on all sides.
6. 6 Mix in the tomato puree, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt.
7. 7 Cook until the oil separates from the masala.
8. 8 Lower the heat and add whisked yogurt gradually, stirring continuously to prevent curdling.
9. 9 Pour in water, cover the pan, and let the chicken simmer on low heat until cooked through.
10. 10 Sprinkle garam masala and garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.