Traditional Chicken Curry | Tilda Professionals

Ingredients

• ½ cup shredded coconut
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 star anise
• 3 whole dried red chilies
• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• 2 tsp fennel seeds
• 3 tsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp chili powder
• 2 tsp turmeric powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 5 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 red onions, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tsb grated fresh ginger
• 6 tbsp fresh curry leaves
• 8 tomatoes finely chopped
• 2 cups boneless chicken thighs (skin removed)
• ¾ cup water or chicken stock
• 1 small bunch fresh cilantro finely chopped
• A squeeze of lemon
• 1 green chili finely chopped (optional)