Jharkhand Pahadi Chicken Mustard Paste Tribal Forest Preparation

Ingredients

• 1 kg chicken — bone-in pieces
• 3 tbsp mustard seeds — ground with 2 green chillies and 2 tbsp water to a smooth paste
• 4 garlic cloves — crushed
• 1 inch ginger — grated
• 2 tbsp mustard oil
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 2 tomatoes — finely chopped
• 1/2 cup water
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander

Method

1. Heat 2 tbsp mustard oil to smoking. Reduce to medium.
2. Add crushed garlic and grated ginger. Fry 2 minutes until golden.
3. Add the ground mustard paste. Fry stirring for 3 minutes — the raw mustard smell must transform.
4. Add turmeric and red chilli powder. Cook 1 minute.
5. Add finely chopped tomatoes. Cook 6 minutes until soft.
6. Add chicken pieces. Toss to coat. Cook on medium-high for 5 minutes.
7. Add 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer. Cover and cook on medium for 25 to 28 minutes until chicken is completely tender.
8. Uncover. Cook 5 minutes to reduce sauce slightly.
9. Season with salt. Garnish with coriander.