Malabari Qorma
Ingredients:
Chicken boneless pieces 1 kg
Oil 4 tbsp
Finely chopped onions 2
Tomatoes (pureed) 2
Ginger paste 2 tbsp
Garlic paste 2 tbsp
Turmeric powder 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Coconut milk 1 cup
For Coconut Paste:
Coconut (grated) 1 cup
Cashews 1/2 cup
Lightly roasted poppy seeds 1 tbsp
Green chilies 6
For Spice Powder:
Cloves 8
Green cardamom pods 8
Cinnamon 1-inch stick
Aniseed 1 tbsp
Method:
Grind coconut, cashews, poppy seeds and green chillies till smooth. Lightly dry roast and grind cloves, green cardamom pods, cinnamon stick and aniseeds to make spice powder mix. Heat oil, sauté onions till medium brown, add ginger and garlic and add coconut paste, sauté add tomato puree, spice powder mix, salt and turmeric. Add chicken, mix well, add water and allow the chicken to cook. When nearly done slowly add the coconut milk, cook till chicken is done and you have a nice thick gravy.