PREPARATION

1. In a mixing bowl, add 850 grams chicken, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 2 teaspoons lemon juice and mix it well.

2. Marinate the chicken for 1 hour.

3. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a pan, add 1 teaspoon poppy seeds, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, 4 pods cloves, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds, 1 inch cinnamon stick, 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, 3 dry red chili, 1 star anise and saute for 2 - 3 minutes.

4. Add 1/2 tablespoon garlic, 100 grams onions and fry till translucent.

5. Now, add 40 grams fresh coconut, 20 grams dry coconut and mxi it well.

6. Cook for 3 - 5 minutes.

7. Transfer this into a blender and blend it into a paste. Keep aside.

8. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pot, add 100 grams onions and fry till translucent.

9. Now, add the marinated chicken in it and mix it well.

10. Add 1 teaspoon red chili, 1/2 teaspoon garam masala, 3 tablespoons water and mix it again.

11. Cover it with lid and cook for 10 - 12 minutes.

12. Open the lid, add the blended mixture, 3 tablespoons water and mix it well.

13. Again cover it with lid and cook for 6 - 8 minutes or till the chicken is cooked through.

14. Open the lid and stir well.

15. Serve hot.