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	coriander leaves, chopped
1 to taste	salt
2 pieces	bay leaves
2 pieces	green cardamom
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.