Yen thongba

Ingredients

• 750 g chicken, cut into pieces
• 2 potatoes, cut into chunks
• 2 onions, sliced
• 1 tbsp ginger paste
• 1 tsp garlic paste
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 tbsp mustard oil
• Salt to taste
• Chopped maroi or spring onion and coriander

Method

1. Heat mustard oil and add bay leaves and onions. Fry until golden.
2. Add ginger, garlic, tomatoes, turmeric and chilli powder and cook until soft.
3. Add the chicken and fry on high heat for 8–10 minutes.
4. Add the potatoes, salt and 2 cups water. Cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes until the chicken is cooked.
5. Finish with chopped herbs and serve with rice.