KHARA CHICKEN

1kg boneless chicken
3-4 dry chilli
2tbsp ginger garlic paste
1"pc cinnamon
2cloves
4cardamoms
1bay leaf
3tomatoes chopped
2medium sized onions cut into slices
1cup mustard oil
1tsp haldi powder
1tbsp coriander powder
1tsp roasted jeera powder
1tsp garam masala
salt to taste
chopped coriander leaves

remove the seeds from the red chillies and leave these whole(if you want a spicy chicken do not remove the seeds)
heat half the portion of the oil in a thick bottomed pan.
add the whole spices and allow to splutter.
add the chicken pcs and cook over a medium flame, till all the water has evaporated, remove and keep aside
in the same kadai, add the remaining oil and also add the onion and fry till golden brown.
mix in the ginger garlic paste and fry for another 2mins
lower the flame and mix in the chicken pcs
add the spices and the tomatoes.
continue to cook in medium flame, stirring from time to time till a fine aroma arises.
add about half a cup of water and cover with lid and cook over a low flame till the chicken is tender
serve hot with parathas.