To begin making Assamese Sesame Kaffir Lime Chicken Curry, heat mustard oil in a deep bottomed pan or wok.

Add the chopped onions and fry for 2 minutes add the ginger and garlic paste and stir fry over low heat until soft and starting to colour.

Add the chicken and fry for another 5 minutes. Then add turmeric powder, cumin powder, salt and sugar; mix well.

Now add sesame paste and chilli paste and fry well till combined.

Add hot water, mix and cover the pan with a lid and simmer till the chicken is cooked and sauce reduced.

Simmer until the liquid has reduced to a thick sauce, enough to coat the back of the spoon and drip slowly.

Then add Kaffir lime leaves paste and juice. Give it a quick stir. Switch off the flame and cover the lid for a few minutes.

Serve Assamese Sesame Kaffir Lime Chicken Curry hot with Jeera rice or plain steamed rice and Kaffir lime Wedges.