Recipe: love2cook-malaysia.com
Ingredients:
(Mix these ingredients together and marinate for 20 minutes)
1 whole chicken - cut into medium sizes
4 tbsp ginger - garlic paste
4 tbsp chili powder
2 tbsp meat powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp garam masala powder
1 tbsp salt
1 cinnamon stick
4 pcs cardamoms
2 star anise
1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
2 tsp fennel seeds
3 onions, sliced
3 tomatoes, diced
3 green chilies, sliced
3 sprigs curry leaves
2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
2 large potatoes, cubed (optional)
1 cup water
6 tbsps ghee
Salt to taste
Method:
Heat ghee in a large wok. Saute cinnamon stick, cardamoms, star anise, fennel seeds and fenugreek seeds until fragrant.
Add the sliced onions, green chilies and curry leaves. Stir fry for 3 minutes.
Add the potatoes (optional), stir and add the marinated chicken with spices and water.
Mix gently and cook for 10-15 minutes with lid covered. Stir gradually and allow to boil.
Cook for another 10 minutes until the gravy thickens.
Add cubed tomatoes. Mix well and let to simmer.
Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves over and mix thoroughly. Taste first before adding salt.
Dish out and serve hot.
This dish goes well with chapati, paratha, plain rice or biryani rice
