Thai Koli Kulambu (chicken With Gravy)

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
• 1 teaspoon coriander, ground
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 onion
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon tamarind paste
• 2 tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 2 teaspoons salt, to taste
• 1 lb chicken, bone-in drumsticks and thighs

Recipe

• 1 using a blender, blend garlic, cloves, fennel, cumin, coriander, cayenne and onion into a smooth paste, adding a little water (no more than 1/4 cup) if required.
• 2 heat oil in a dutch oven. when the oil is hot but not smoking, add the blended mixture. be sure to cover the pan quickly; it will be quite pungent. sauté for 2-3 minutes or until the onion loses its raw smell. add water, tamarind paste, tomatoes and salt. bring to a steady boil.
• 3 add chicken and return to boil. turn down the flame and allow to simmer for about 30 minutes or until the curry thickens.