Chicken Curry - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 to 3 lb. skinned, cubed chicken
2 to 3 heaping Tbsp. curry powder
2 tsp. tomato paste
4 Tbsp. olive oil (vegetable oil)
1 bay leaf
2 large onions
3 large potatoes, peeled
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 tsp. chopped coriander or dried cilantro (optional)
1/2 tsp. ground cumin (optional)

Preparation

Heat onions and garlic in oil until lightly browned.
Add curry paste (curry powder, tomato paste and water).
Brown for 2 to 3 minutes; add chicken cubes and cook over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes.
If this mixture sticks, add 2 tablespoons of oil more. Season to taste.
Simmer over medium heat for another 15 minutes. At this point, add cubed potatoes or any other vegetable with 1 to 1 1/2 cups of water.
Simmer for another 30 minutes until the meat is cooked throughout and the vegetables are soft.
Serve with rice. Serves 3 to 4 people.