india on my plate • ep 4 - assam • til diya kukura mangxo/ black sesame chicken ingredients: 1. chicken: 600 g 2. black sesame seeds: ½ cup 3. mustard oil: ¼ cup 4. onions: 2 medium, sliced 5. green chillies: 3, chopped 6. ginger garlic paste: 1 tbsp 7. turmeric powder: ¼ tsp 8. salt: to taste 9. cumin powder: 1.5 tsp 10. garam masala: 1.5 tsp 11. hot water: 1½ cups for garnishing: 1. fresh coriander 2. 2–3 slit green chillies 3. lemon juice (optional) method: 1. start by dry roasting the black sesame seeds on low heat until fragrant. keep stirring and be careful not to burn them, since it’s difficult to tell when black sesame is over-roasted. let them cool, then grind into a fine powder and set aside. 2. heat mustard oil in a pan. add the sliced onions and cook until translucent. add the chopped green chillies, ginger garlic paste and turmeric. continue cooking until the onions soften. 3. add the chicken and salt. cook on high heat for about 3 minutes, then add the roasted black sesame powder. mix well and cook for another 2 minutes. 4. pour in 1½ cups of hot water, cover and let the chicken cook for 20–25 minutes, or until tender. 5. once the chicken is cooked, remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. add cumin and garam masala powder. continue cooking until the excess water evaporates, the gravy thickens and the oil begins to separate. 6. finish with fresh coriander, slit green chillies and a squeeze of lemon if you like. serve hot with rice or roti! #indiaonmyplate #assamesefood #assamesecuisine #blacksesamechicken #regionalindianfood — TikTok @noorbaqtiar