Assamese Style Chicken with Black Sesame

13 Oct 2024

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Dry Roast Black Sesame Seeds Heat a pan over medium heat and dry roast the black sesame seeds until they turn aromatic and slightly golden brown. Keep stirring constantly to prevent burning. Once done, set aside to cool.

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Grind Sesame Seeds Once the sesame seeds have cooled down, grind them into a coarse powder using a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder. Set aside.

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Marinate the Chicken In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken pieces with ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

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Cook the Chicken Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.

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Add Tomatoes and Green Chilies Add chopped tomatoes and slit green chilies to the pan. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and mushy.

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Add Marinated Chicken Add the marinated chicken pieces to the pan and mix well with the onion-tomato mixture. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Add Water Add water as needed to the chicken to create a gravy consistency. Cover the pan and let the chicken cook until it's tender and cooked through.

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Add Ground Black Sesame Once the chicken is cooked, add the ground black sesame powder to the pan. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.

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Simmer and Garnish Let the chicken simmer for another 5 minutes so that the flavors meld together. Check for seasoning and adjust if necessary. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.