Desi kukda (country chicken curry)

Ingredients

• 1 kg country chicken, cut into pieces
• 3 onions, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1½ tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 2 tsp red chilli powder
• 2 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 4 tbsp oil
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt to taste
• Coriander leaves

Method

1. Rub the chicken with turmeric, salt and half the ginger-garlic paste and set aside for 30 minutes.
2. Heat the oil, add bay leaves and fry the onions until deep brown.
3. Add the rest of the ginger-garlic paste, the tomatoes and the powdered spices and cook until the oil separates.
4. Add the chicken and fry on high heat for 10 minutes.
5. Add 3 cups of water, cover and simmer for 45 minutes or more, until the tougher country chicken is tender.
6. Finish with garam masala and coriander. Serve with rice or chausela.