Geera ( Roasted cumin seeds ) Chicken

scotch bonnet pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Jalapeños provide heat without the extreme spiciness of scotch bonnet.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are more affordable and remain juicy during cooking.

cumin

💰Cheaper: ground coriander

Ground coriander offers a similar warm flavor profile.

Marinate chicken in mustard oil, anchar masala, cumin, and coriander powder overnight.

Heat a large pot and add bay leaf, black mustard seed, and cumin seed; toast lightly.

Add ginger, garlic, hot peppers, and onions to the pot; cook for about 5 minutes.

Add coriander powder and roasted cumin powder to the pot; mix well without letting it darken.

Add marinated chicken to the pot and season with salt and red chili powder; mix thoroughly.

Cover the pot and let the chicken release its own liquid on medium-low heat for 5 minutes.

Add green herbs to the pot and combine; cover again to let the flavors infuse.

Add boiling water to the pot to continue cooking the chicken; do not add too much water.

Cook until the chicken is tender and the oil separates from the mixture; check for desired gravy consistency.

Squeeze lime juice over the chicken and add cinnamon and clove; mix gently.

Cover the pot and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.

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