Chubby Hubby - Hainanese Chicken Curry

Ingredients

• 10 pieces of boneless chicken drumsticks cut into large cubes
• 4tbs curry powder
• 2tbs cooking oil
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely sliced
• 5 shallots, peeled and finely sliced
• 2inch length of ginger, peeled and bruised
• 1 lemongrass, cut into thirds and bruised
• 6 whole cloves
• 3 star anise
• 2 cups coconut milk (ideally fresh)
• 2 potatoes, cubed (optional)
• ¼ cup loosely packed curry leaves
• Salt to taste