Perfect Chicken Curry | Tilda

Ingredients

• 1 cup Tilda Pure Basmati Rice
• 3/4 cups desiccated coconut
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 star anise
• 3 whole dried red chilies
• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• 2 tsp fennel seeds
• 3 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 5 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 red onions, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 6 tbsp fresh curry leaves
• 8 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 lb boneless chicken thighs (skin removed)
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 small bunch fresh coriander, finely chopped
• A squeeze of lemon
• 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional if you like it hot!)