SPICY RED MASALA CHICKEN

Ingredients-

For the red masala-
1 tsp cumin seeds
6 cloves
6 cloves of garlic
1 tsp whole black peppercorns
5 whole dried red chillies
1/2 cup coconut, grated
1 large stick cinnamon
250 gms chicken, boneless thighs, diced
1 large onion, chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
5-8 curry leaves
1 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp turmeric pwd
Salt to taste
Coriander for garnish

Method-

* In a pan, dry roast the cloves,cumin, peppercorns, chillies and cinnamon.
* Add the garlic and coconut and cook on dry heat for some more time.
* Add about 3 tbsp water and make a fine paste.
* In a pan, heat oil and add the curry leaves.
* Add the onion and saute till almost golden brown.
* Add the tomatoes and cook till done.
* Add the turmeric pwd and mix well. Cook for 2 min.
* Add the chicken and saute for some time till it changes colour.
* Then add the red spice mix and mix well.
* Add about 1 cup water and cook till chicken is tender.
* Season wit salt and garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with rice.