Roasted Coconut Chicken Masala

Ingredients:

Clove – 10 nos
Cinnamon – 2 sticks – 3 inches long each

Cumin – 1 tsp
Coriander Seeds – 2 tblsp
Black Pepper Corn – 1 tsp
Star Anise – Half
Mace – 1 pinch
Black Stone Flower (Optional) – 1 piece
Red Kashmir Chillies - 4
Ginger – 1.5 inch piece
Garlic – 5 pods
Onion – 2 Medium
Coconut – ½ cup
Bay Leaves – 4
Oil – 6 tbsp
Tomato – 1
Green Chillie – 1
Chicken / Mutton – 1 kg

Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan and roast together Cloves, Cinnamon, Cumin, Coriander Seeds, Pepper, Star Anise, Mace and Black Stone Flower.

Remove and keep aside. Then roast Ginger and Garlic and keep aside. Next roast Red Chillies and keep aside. Then roast the grated Coconut and keep aside. And last – grind 1 chopped Onion. Leave aside to cool all ingredients. Grind it together except for the onion. Onion should be added last.

Heat oil in a vessel and sauté Bay Leaves, Green Chilli, Onion and Tomato until soft. Then add the chicken and fry it for atleast 10 mins in the mixture. Add the masala and stir well. Add Salt and Water and let it cook for atleast 30 mins or until cooked. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve with Rice or Loaves or Neer Dosa. P.S.: Tastes best when served with Brun Pav!