Coorgi Chicken Masala

Marination

• 400gms chicken pieces (boneless)
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder

Raw masala –Ground into paste

• 1 tbsp coriander seeds
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2″ piece cinnamon
• 4 cloves
• 1/2 tsp poppy seeds
• 1tbsp coriander leaves
• 1/2 tsp chopped garlic
• 1/2 tsp chopped ginger
• 2 green chilies
• Other ingredients:
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped tomato
• 1/2 cup fresh/frozen coconut
• Oil
• 1/4 tsp tamarind extract or 2 pieces of tamarind soaked in warm water
• Salt to taste