Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
1 tbsp olive oil or any cooking oil
Once the oil is hot, add the cumin seeds and bay leaf. Fry for a minute.
½ tsp cumin seeds, 1 bay leaf
Add the chicken gizzards to the pan and cook them over medium heat until they absorb all the released moisture.
0.4 lb chicken gizzard
Then add the chopped onions. Sauté until the onions become translucent.
½ cup chopped onion
Add the ginger, garlic, and all spices; coriander, cumin, turmeric powder, and red chili powder to the pan. Stir well to combine all the ingredients and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spices release their aroma.
1 tsp minced ginger, 1 tsp minced garlic, ½ tsp Ground cumin, ½ tsp ground turmeric, ½ tsp Ground coriander, ½ tsp kashmiri red chili powder
Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan. Combine everything well and cook until the tomatoes become soft and pulpy.
½ cup chopped tomato
Once the tomatoes are mushy, add the peas to the pan.
⅓ cup frozen peas (optional)
Add water and bring to a boil. Put the lid on and let it cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes until the gizzards are fully cooked, and the flavors are well combined.
1½ cup water
Adjust the salt to taste.
salt to taste
Finally, garnish with fresh coriander before serving your Nepali-style Chicken Gizzard Curry.
2 tbsp chopped cilantro