Thekkady Chicken

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Ingredients

	500 grams	Chicken , cut into pieces
	2 tablespoons	Coconut oil
	1 large	Onion , finely chopped
	2 teaspoons	Ginger-garlic paste
	2 medium	Tomato , chopped
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	2 teaspoons	Coriander powder
	1 teaspoon	Garam masala
	1 cup	Coconut Milk , thick
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped
	—	Salt , to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. 2 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
3. 3 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute until the raw smell disappears.
4. 4 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
5. 5 Mix in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
6. 6 Add the chicken pieces to the pan and coat them well with the spice mixture.
7. 7 Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
8. 8 Cover and cook the chicken on low heat for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
9. 9 Sprinkle garam masala over the cooked chicken and mix well.
10. 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.