Chicken Ceylon With Massalla Gravy

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 55 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 lb chicken, cubed
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 finely chopped cayenne chili
• 4 cloves crushed garlic
• 2 inches gingerroot, grated
• 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 tablespoons roughly chopped coriander leaves (may substitute coriander seeds-2 tbls.)
• 1 tablespoon whole coriander leaves (optional)
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 coconut, grated (approx. 1-2 cup)
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1 onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 6 tomatoes, blanched peeled,cored and quartered
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 4 green cardamom pods, seeds from
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup water
• 1 pinch salt

Recipe

• 1 make a paste of the curry powder and chilli powder with a little water.
• 2 fry the onion until translucent in the veg oil then add the garlic, ginger and chilli and stir fry on medium for a further 5 minutes.
• 3 add the curry and chilli powder paste and stir in and fry for a further 30 secs.
• 4 add the chicken pieces and seal well on all sides.
• 5 add half the massalla gravy, coconut and coconut milk and simmer for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked, stirring constantly.
• 6 if needed add more massalla gravy and water to prevent the curry becoming too thick or dry.
• 7 now add the finely chopped coriander leaves (or seeds) and cook for a further minute.
• 8 serve with the whole coriander leaves sprinkled over the top (if using).
• 9 massalla gravy: fry the onion, tomatoes and garlic in the oil on a medium heat until the onions are soft and translucent and the tomatoes are beginning to go mushy (approx. 10 mins).
• 10 add half the water and simmer for 5 minutes then add the rest of the water and spices.
• 11 stir in well and simmer for 5 more minutes.
• 12 keep stirring regularly throughout cooking.
• 13 take the pan off the heat and leave to cool slightly before pureeing in a food processor.
• 14 enjoy!