Chicken In Coconut Milk (Indian) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast, cubed
1 tablespoon ground almonds
1 tablespoon desiccated coconut (unsweetened)
1 cup coconut milk
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon ginger, grated
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons ghee
2 bay leaves
4 cardamom pods
2 dried chilies, crushed
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped (optional)

Preparation

In a medium pan, dry-roast the almonds and coconut until they are just light brown.
Remove to a large bowl.
Add the coconut milk, ground spices, ginger, garlic and salt.
Combine well.
Heat oil in pan.
Add bay leaves, cardamom pods and chicken cubes.
Stir-fry this for 2 minutes to seal the chicken.
Pour in the coconut milk mixture and stir thoroughly.
Lower heat, add the dried chillies and cilantro (if using), cover and cook 10-12 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Garnish for more cilantro if desired, and serve accompanied with pulao.