GOAN STYLE CHICKEN CURRY

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Provided by Bibi Maizoon @WAZA

Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 16

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- 1 kg skinless chicken pieces, bone in preferred
- 2 tsp black mustard seeds
- 1 c onion, sliced finely
- 1 can coconut milk, (400 ml)
- 2 tbs cooking oil
- 1 tbs ghee or coconut oil
MIX TO SMOOTH PASTE FOR MARINADE WITH 1/2 C WATER:
- 2 tsp kashmiri mirch (or 1 tsp cayenne + 1 tsp paprika)
- 1/2 tsp turmeric/haldi
- 2 tbs ground coriander/dhania
- 2 tsp ground cumin/jeera
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tbs lime juice
- 1 tbs garlic paste
- 1 tbs ginger paste
- 2 tsp salt

Steps:

Mix all ingredients listed for marinade and coat chicken pieces, allow to marinate for 30 minutes to one hour in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
In a heavy bottomed skillet or kadhai, heat oil & ghee for about 5-7 minutes until fragrant. Add mustard seeds for and fry for 1 minute. Add onions and fry until beginning to brown.
Add chicken pieces and marinade, fry for 7 minutes stirring frequently.
Stir in coconut milk and 1/2 cup water, simmer for 18-20 minutes uncovered or until chicken is cooked through & oil has separated from sauce. Salt to taste & serve.