Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon Poppy Seeds
  • 2 Tablespoons Cumin Seeds
  • 2 Tablespoons Coriander Seeds
  • 2 whole Dried Red Chillies
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Paste
  • 1 cup Fresh, Grated Coconut
  • 1 Tablespoon Oil
  • 2 Onions, Chopped
  • 1 sprig Fresh Curry Leaves
  • 2 Tomatoes, Chopped
  • 500 grams Mixed Chicken Pieces, Boneless Or Bone-in
  • 1- 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1/2 teaspoons Turmeric Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk

Method

  • In a frying pan over medium heat, dry roast poppy seeds, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and red chillies.
  • Enjoy the smell!
  • Stir and toss them around for 12 minutes.
  • Once done, grind them together with garlic, ginger and fresh grated coconut, into a fine paste.
  • If necessary, add some water.
  • Set the paste aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan.
  • Add onions and curry leaves and stir-fry until onions turn golden-brown in color.
  • Add tomatoes and cook until they become mushy and oil starts to separate.
  • Add the chicken pieces into the pan and stir fry on medium heat for about 10 minutes.
  • Add the ground paste, water, garam masala, turmeric powder, and salt to taste.
  • Mix well, cover the pan and let it cook for about 20 minutes.
  • Add the coconut milk and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Serve hot with rice or flatbread.