Ingredients

  • 1 chicken
  • 4 dried red chilies, broken by hand into pcs
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons grated ginger
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic
  • 2 tablespoons dry coconut, grated (khopra) or 2 tablespoons fresh coconut, can be used
  • 2 teaspoons spices, of cardamom,peppercorns,cloves and cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon whole coriander seed
  • 1 tablespoon walnut sized ball of tamarind soaked in water
  • 1/2 cup curry leaf
  • 2 tablespoons coriander powder
  • 4 medium onions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • salt
  • coriander leaves (to garnish)

Method

  • Heat oil in a wok or fry pan.
  • Roast the coconut, dry red chilli pcs,coriander seeds, whole spices and curry leaves till aromatic.
  • Then add the onions and fry till brown.
  • Add the ginger and garlic and fry for 5 mins more till the raw smell is gone.
  • Add soaked tamarind pulp, chicken, salt and coriander powder.
  • Add 1/2 water if you need a thick gravy.
  • Cook open for 10 mins.
  • Cover and cook till chicken is done.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro or coriander leaves.