INGREDIENTS
Ingredients mentioned below use standard measuring cups and spoons.
Oil as needed(3-5 tablespoons)
1 tbsp
cumin seeds
1 tbsp
fennel seeds
1/2
peppercorns
1 tsp
poppy seeds(there are times that I run out of this ingredient and cook without, so you can make this an optional ingredient but if you want to stick to the authentic recipe then poppy seeds is a must).
4
green cardamoms
3 cloves
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1
piece of Cinnamon(1-2 inches)
1
Star anise
5
whole dry red chillies
1/2
scraped coconut
1
-inch piece of ginger chopped fine
6 cloves
garlic chopped fine
1
sprig of curry leaves
1
large onion
3
medium-sized tomatoes
1 tsp
chillie powder
1
turmeric
Salt to season
700 g
chicken(you can use a mix of parts or boneless chicken as I have done)
2 tbsp
lime
1
and 1/2 cup of water(see notes above if using coconut milk)
Fresh Coriander leaves to garnish.