Mithila Chicken Curry

Mithila Chicken Curry

Mithila Chicken Curry

Village-style chicken curry cooked in mustard oil with whole coriander, kalonji, and minimal tomato — the slow-cooked, deeply rustic chicken preparation of the Mithila countryside.

Cuisines

Maithili

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Chicken 500 grams Chicken , cut into pieces
mustard oil 2 tablespoons Mustard oil
Onion 1 medium Onion , finely chopped
ginger-garlic paste 2 teaspoons Ginger-garlic paste
Tomato 2 medium Tomato , chopped
coriander powder 2 teaspoons Coriander powder
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , powder
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
garam masala 1 teaspoon Garam masala
cardamom 2 pieces Cardamom , green
Clove 2 pieces Clove
cinnamon stick 1 inch Cinnamon stick
water 1 cup Water
salt Salt , to taste
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it reaches its smoking point, then reduce the heat.
  2. 2 Add green cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon stick, sauté for a few seconds until aromatic.
  3. 3 Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  4. 4 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
  5. 5 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and the oil separates.
  6. 6 Mix in coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
  7. 7 Add the chicken pieces and stir well to coat them with the spices.
  8. 8 Cook the chicken on medium heat until it turns white.
  9. 9 Pour in water, cover, and let it simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  10. 10 Sprinkle garam masala and stir well.
  11. 11 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer taste, marinate the chicken with a little yogurt and spices for 30 minutes before cooking.