Kalya Masalyachi Chicken

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Ingredients

	500 grams	Chicken , cut into pieces
	2 tablespoons	Oil
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	2	Onion , finely chopped
	2	Tomato , chopped
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	2 tablespoons	Konkani Masala , Kalya Masala
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Coriander powder
	1 cup	Coconut Milk , thick
	1 cup	Water
	1	Green Chili , slit
	2	Bay Leaf
	2	Clove
	2	Cardamom Pod
	1 stick	Cinnamon
	1	Star anise
	—	Salt , to taste
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. 2 Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds; let them splutter.
3. 3 Add bay leaves, cloves, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, and star anise; sauté for a few seconds.
4. 4 Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
5. 5 Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
6. 6 Add turmeric powder, Konkani masala, red chili powder, and coriander powder; mix well.
7. 7 Add the chicken pieces and sauté until they are well coated with the spices.
8. 8 Pour in the coconut milk and water; stir to combine.
9. 9 Add the slit green chili and salt to taste.
10. 10 Cover and cook on low heat for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the flavors are well blended.
11. 11 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.