Chicken curry (মুরগির তরকারি)

Chicken curry (মুরগির তরকারি)

Ingredients: ( to serve 5-6)
1. Chicken 1 kg
2. Potato 2 large
3. Onion 1 large, chopped
4. Turmeric powder 1 tsf
5. Chili powder 1 tsf
6. Coriander powder 1 tsf
7. Garlic powder 1/2 tsf
8. Ginger powder 1/2 tsf
9. Garam masala powder 1/2 tsf
10. Cinnamon stick 1 small
11. cardamom 4 pieces
12. Whole black peppercorn 4
13. Cloves 3
14. Bay leaves 1
15. Oil 3 tbsf
16. Salt to taste
17. Coriander leaves chopped 2 tbsf
18. Tomato 2, chopped

Procedure:
1. Cut and wash the chicken and potatoes into small pieces.
2. Take a large vessel put on medium heat and add oil.
3. Add bay leaves, cinnamon stick, cardamom, cloves, black peppercorn fry for 30 sec.
4. Add chopped onion and fry until golden brown.
5. Add all the spices and salt with little bit water( 4 tbsf) and keep stirring until oil comes over the spices.
6. Add potatoes and coat them well with the spice mix. Put the lid on. and keep for about 8 minutes.
7. Add the chicken pieces and tomatoes coat with spices in medium heat and put the lid on.
8. Let it cook for about 20 min. Stir occasionally. If you want you can add little bit water more to make the curry more runny.
9. After 20 min, check the curry. If the chicken and potatoes are cooked, salt is OK then turn off the stove. If not then cook it for another couple of minutes.
10. Sprinkle some chopped coriander leaves over the curry for garnishing.
10. Serve it hot with plain rice, polao or khichuri!