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Til diya Murgi Mangxo

Til diya Murgi Mangxo (Chicken with Black Sesame Seeds)

5 from 2 votes
Til diya Murgi. Country chicken. A generous slather of black sesame paste. The rage of peppercorn. The warmth of ginger. This is comfort food at its sublime best !!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Assamese, Indian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g chicken curry-cut pieces
  • 4 tbsp black sesame seeds lightly toasted and soaked in warm water for 10 minutes
  • 8-10 black peppercorn
  • 4 big onion finely chopped
  • 2 tsp ginger finely chopped
  • 3-4 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 8-9 green chili slit
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 3 tbsp mustard oil
  • salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Make a smooth paste of black sesame seeds and black peppercorn with very little water. Keep aside.
  2. Heat oil in a pan. When smoking hot, throw in the ginger, garlic and onions, saute till the onion is a gorgeous golden brown.
  3. Now add the chicken, turmeric powder, cumin powder and green chilies, cook over a medium flame for 5-7 odd minutes.
  4. Add ½ cup warm water, continue to cook over a medium flame till the chicken is about to 75% cooked, 10-12 mins I would say.
  5. Add the black sesame and peppercorn paste, give it all a hearty mix. Splash a little water if it is becoming a bit too dry.
  6. Cook till the chicken is tender, another 5 minutes or so.
  7. Adjust seasonings. Serve hot with rice.