Spicy Chicken Curry

Ingredients:

Skinless Chicken – 2 lbs, cut

Water – 2 cups (approx)

Oil – 2 tbsp

Cinnamon stick – 2″pc

Black Cardomom – 1

Cloves – 5

Green Cardamom – 2

Bay Leaf – 2

Peppercorns – 1/4 tsp

Onions – 3, medium, chopped

Crushed Tomatoes – 1, 14 oz can

Garlic – 1 heaping tbsp, chopped

Ginger – 1 heaping tbsp, chopped

Salt – to taste

Red Chili Powder – 1/2 tsp

Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp

Garam Masala – 1tsp

Cumin Powder – 1 tsp

Corriander Powder – 1.5 tsp

Green Chili – to taste (optional)

Cilantro – for garnish, finely chopped

Method:

1. Wash the Chicken and drain the excess water well.

2. Heat a pan on medium heat.

3. Once hot, add in the Oil (hold back 1 tsp for later).

4. Allow it to heat up and add in Cloves, Peppercorns, Bay leaves and Green Cardamom.

5. Fry for about 30 seconds and then add in the Onions.

6. Add a little salt to experdite the cooking process. Mix well.

7. Cook for 3-5 minutes and add in the Ginger, Garlic and Green Chilis.

8. Cook and stir frequently. Allow the Onions to brown but not burn.

9. Add in the crushed tomatoes and cook until the oil starts seperating from the mixture. Stir frequently as tomatoes tend to burn quick.

10. Once the Oil starts seperating, turn off the flame and allow the masala to cool down a bit.

11. Blend the Masala into a smooth paste. Keep aside.

12. Heat the pan once agin and add in the balance of the Oil (1 tsp).

13. Once the Oil is hot, add in the Cinnamon Stick and the Black Cardamom.

14. Cook for 30 seconds and add in Turmeric Powder.

15. Mix and add in the Masala Paste.

16. Add Red Chili Powder, Coriander powder and Cumin Powder.

17. Add a little bit of water to avoid the Powders burning and to help them mix in the Masala well.

18. Once it is well mixed, add in the Chicken and allow it to seal.

19. After the chicken has turned white, add in the desired amout of water.

20. Mix well and add Salt. Mix again.

21. Cover and cook till it is done, stirring frequently inbetween.

22. Garnish with Cilantro (and a dash of Lime Juice!).

23. Serves.