Chicken Curry by Zarnak Sidhwa

Ingredients:

• Boneless chicken 250 gm
• Red chili 1 tsp
• Turmeric 1/4 tsp
• Coriander 1/2 tsp
• Cumin seeds 1/4 tsp
• Cinnamon 2 piece
• Cloves 4
• Poppy seeds 1/2 tsp
• Coriander leaves 1/2 bunch
• Chopped garlic 1/2 tsp
• Chopped ginger 1/2 tsp
• Green chilies 2
• Onion chopped 1/2 cup
• Tomatoes 1/4 cup
• Grated coconut 1/2 cup
• Tamarind 1/4 tsp
• Oil as needed
  

Method:

1. Grind the cinnamon sticks, coriander seeds and cloves together.
2. Use this to marinate the chicken and season with a much salt as needed.
3. Heat some oil in a pan and add the coconut, onions, tomatoes and saute.
4. Add the poppy seeds, ginger, garlic and salt and cook for about 2 minutes.
5. Fry the marinated chicken in pan, and once it begins to brown add the tomato curry base and a little water.
6. Keep the ban covered and leave to cook for about 8-10 minutes. Serve hot.