Kerala Chicken Curry with Roasted Coconut and Spices
INGREDIENTS
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For the coconut masala paste
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15 shallots/small red onions
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10 dried red chilies
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3/4 cup grated coconut
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4 clove + 1 " piece cinnamon + 3 cardamom + 2 tsp pepper corns + 1 tsp mustard seeds + 1 pinch fenugreek seeds + 3/4 tsp cumin seeds + 1 tsp fennel seed
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1 heaped tsp chili powder + 2 heaped tsp coriander powder + 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
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Water, as required
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For the Chicken curry
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3 tbsp coconut oil
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2 tsp chopped ginger
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2 tsp chopped garlic
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1 sprig curry leaves
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2 large onion - thin long slices
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2 large tomatoes, thin long slices
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1/2 tsp turmeric powder
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1 kg chicken pieces, on the bone
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As required, salt
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For the tempering
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3 tablespoon coconut oil
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1 tsp mustard seeds
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3-4 shallots, sliced
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4 dried red chilies
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2 green chilies, sliced lengthwise
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curry leaves
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1 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
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