Mithila Chicken Curry

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Ingredients

500 grams	chicken, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons	mustard oil
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons	ginger-garlic paste
2 medium	tomatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	cumin powder
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	garam masala
2 pieces	green cardamom
2 pieces	cloves
1 inch	cinnamon stick
1 cup	water
—	salt to taste
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, 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.