Goan Chicken Curry

Recipe courtesy: Dustys Foodie Adventures.

This is a simple chicken curry and is mildly spicy.


INGREDIENTS: 

1 kilogram chicken (cut in bite size pieces) 
1 large onion (chopped fine) 
1 tbsp ginger/garlic paste 
3 medium potatoes (peeled and cubed) 
1 tomato (chopped fine) 
1 can coconut milk (400ml) 
salt to taste 

 MASALA INGREDIENTS (grind to fine powder):

1 Tbsp coriander seeds 
1 tsp cumin seeds 
1 tsp turmeric powder 
1 inch cinnamon 
4 elaichi 
5 cloves 
8 peppercorn 

 METHOD: 

 1. Marinate the chicken with the ginger/garlic paste and one teaspoon salt and leave aside for 30 mins. 
 2. Grind the masala ingredients to a fine powder.  
3. Heat a little oil in a vessel, and saute the onions. 
 4. Once the onions start to brown, add in the ground masala powder and fry for a few minutes on medium heat. 
 5. Next add the chopped tomatoes. 
 6. Add the chicken next and fry for a few minutes, mixing well so the spices coat the chicken. 
 7. Add a cup of water to the pan and mix well. 
 8. Add the coconut milk before the mix gets too hot. Mix well. 
 9. Add the potatoes to the curry mix. Cover and let cook until the potatoes are done. 
 10. Garnish with chopped cilantro and turn off the heat. 
 11. Serve with steamed rice.