Massaman Curry (แกงมัสมั่น) - Pungu’s Kitchen

Ingredients

• dried red chilies (soaked in warm water): 2
• coriander seeds: 1 tablespoon
• cumin seeds: 1 teaspoon
• cardamom pods: 1 teaspoon
• cloves: 1 teaspoon
• cinnamon stick: 1 small
• turmeric powder: 1 tablespoon
• shrimp paste: 1 teaspoon
• onion, chopped: 1 small
• garlic cloves: 4
• chopped ginger: 1 tablespoon
• chopped lemongrass (or 1 tablespoon lemongrass paste): 2 tablespoons
• roasted peanuts (optional): 2 tablespoons
• chicken or beef (cut into bite-sized pieces): 1 lb (450g)
• potato (peeled and cubed): 1 large
• onion (sliced): 1
• coconut milk: 1 can (14 oz)
• chicken or beef broth: 1 cup
• fish sauce: 2 tablespoons
• palm sugar (or brown sugar): 2 tablespoons
• tamarind paste: 1 tablespoon
• roasted peanuts (optional): 1/2 cup
• kaffir lime leaves (optional): 1-2
• cinnamon stick: 1
• Salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro (for garnish)