Kukkad Jhol

This recipe is from the Indian state of Odisha. Odia cuisine is rich and varied with a culinary tradition spanning centuries.  Fish, crabs and other seafood are very popular among the Odia  people and I will surely try out a Odia recipe with seafood soon! But for now, let's enjoy this Odia Chicken with spices!

Preparation time - 15 minutes

Cooking time - 25 minutes

Ingredients:

Chicken - 500 gm

Mustard oil - 2 tbsp

Onions - 2, chopped finely

Ginger-Garlic paste- 1 tsp

Coriander paste - 1 tsp

Cumin paste - 1 tsp

Chilli paste - 1 tsp

Turmeric - 1/2 tsp

Garam Masala Powder -1/2 tsp

Bay leaf -1

Cinnamon - 1''

Cardamom - 2

Cloves - 2

Mace (Javitri) - small piece

Coriander leaves - a few, chopped

Method:

1. In a Kadai, heat the mustard oil.  Add the bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and mace. Saute for a minute and then add the chopped onions. When it turns brown, add the ginger-garlic paste and saute further.

2. Now add the coriander paste, cumin paste, chilli paste and turmeric powder. Mix well and add 2 tbsp of water.

3. Add the chicken pieces and keep stirring till they turn brown.  Add a couple of tablespoon of water and cover and cook for 10 minutes.

5. Now add the garam masala powder. Stir and add the chopped coriander leaves too. Mix and cook till done.

6. Serve hot with rice.