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	tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
2 teaspoons	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	garam masala
1 cup	coconut milk
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, 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.