Bengali Spicy Chicken

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 onion large, sliced
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste
• 2 teaspoons ginger paste
• 3 cardamoms
• 2 bay leaves cut in half
• 3 pieces cinnamon stick 1 inch each
• 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons cumin powder
• 1 kilogram chicken 12-16 pieces
• 4 green chilis
• 1 potato cubes
• 3 cups water
• salt to taste

1. Fry the onions in the oil medium heat until soft but not brown, add the chopped garlic. Then add the cardamoms, bay leaves and cinnamon stick,
2. Once brown, add the garlic paste and ginger paste. Add the chilli powder and turmeric powder. Then add a little bit water so the spices don't burn.
3. Keep stirring until water evaporates. Add the chicken and stir until it fries a little.
4. Add 1 tsp of cumin powder. Add half cup water to mix the cumin with the chicken.
5. Keep stirring for 5 more minutes then add the rest of the cumin powder.
6. Add salt and stir well. Then simmer until oil separates, about 15 minutes.
7. Add 2 cups water.
8. Put on the lid and cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. Add a bit more salt to taste. Add the whole green chilis.
10. Serve hot with rice or naan bread!

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Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Bengali-Spicy-Chicken-1641218 (may not work)