Natukodi Fry

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Ingredients

500 grams	natukodi (country chicken), cut into pieces
2 tablespoons	oil
1 large	onion, finely sliced
2 teaspoons	ginger-garlic paste
2 medium	tomatoes, finely chopped
2	green chilies, slit
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	garam masala
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 sprig	curry leaves
—	salt to taste
1 tablespoon	lemon juice
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
2. 2 Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and curry leaves, and let them splutter.
3. 3 Add the sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
4. 4 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a couple of minutes until the raw smell disappears.
5. 5 Add the chopped tomatoes and green chilies, and cook until the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
6. 6 Mix in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook for a couple of minutes.
7. 7 Add the natukodi pieces to the pan and stir well to coat them with the masala.
8. 8 Cover and cook on low heat for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
9. 9 Remove the lid, increase the heat to medium-high, and fry the chicken until the masala thickens and coats the chicken pieces well.
10. 10 Sprinkle garam masala and lemon juice over the chicken, mix well, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
11. 11 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.