Khasi Chicken Curry

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Ingredients

	500 grams	Chicken , cut into pieces
	2 tablespoons	Mustard oil
	1 medium	Onion , finely chopped
	1 teaspoon	Ginger , paste
	1 teaspoon	Garlic , paste
	2 teaspoons	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Black pepper powder
	2 cups	Water
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped
	1 to taste	Salt
	2 pieces	Bay Leaf
	2 pieces	Cardamom , green
	1 piece	Cinnamon stick

Instructions

1. 1 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke slightly, then reduce the heat.
2. 2 Add bay leaves, green cardamom, and cinnamon stick, 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 ginger and garlic pastes, and sauté for another minute.
5. 5 Add the chicken pieces and fry until they are lightly browned on all sides.
6. 6 Sprinkle turmeric powder, red chili powder, black pepper powder, and salt over the chicken, stirring well to coat the pieces evenly.
7. 7 Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil.
8. 8 Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pan, and cook for about 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is tender and the curry has thickened.
9. 9 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.