Chicken achari (chicken in achar spices)

Instructions

1. Rinse the chicken pieces, drain them and thinly slice the onions.
2. Finely chop the garlic and ginger, then dice the tomatoes.
3. In a large casserole, heat the oil and brown the onions for 8 minutes until deep golden.
4. Add the garlic, ginger and achar seeds (fennel, mustard, nigella, fenugreek) and let them sizzle for 2 minutes until they pop.
5. Add the chicken and brown it for 5 minutes, then stir in the tomatoes, turmeric, chili and salt.
6. Cook for 10 minutes over medium heat until the tomatoes break down.
7. Gradually stir in the yogurt, then the achar pickle, and simmer covered for 25 minutes over low heat.
8. Sprinkle with garam masala and coriander, adjust the seasoning and serve with naan bread.