Koli Saaru

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Ingredients

500 grams	chicken, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons	oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
2	bay leaves
1 inch	cinnamon stick
4	cloves
2	green cardamoms
2 cups	onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon	ginger-garlic paste
2 cups	tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
2 teaspoons	red chili powder
2 teaspoons	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	garam masala
1 cup	coconut milk
2 cups	water
—	salt to taste
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, 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, cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamoms; sauté for a few seconds.
4. 4 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
5. 5 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
6. 6 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
7. 7 Mix in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt.
8. 8 Add the chicken pieces and mix well to coat them with the masala.
9. 9 Pour in the coconut milk and water, and bring the mixture to a boil.
10. 10 Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
11. 11 Stir in the garam masala and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
12. 12 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.