Mangalorean Kori Kachpu (Chicken Curry - No Grinding) - Karen Pereira

Recipe by Karen Pereira

Ingredients:
1 kg chicken (cut with slits) 
1 big onion (sliced)
3 cloves garlic (crushed)
1 ½ tsp vegetable powder (adjust to taste)
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp dessicated coconut/coconut milk powder
2 cardamom pods

1-2 sprigs curry leaves 

2 tbsp oil

Steps:

1. Heat oil.
2. Season with crushed garlic and curry leaves.
3. On slow fire, fry onions till brown. 
4. Add tomato paste and brown a little, about 3-4 minutes. 
5. Add vegetable powder, chicken pieces and 1/2 cup hot water. Cook covered till chicken is cooked.
6. Add coconut milk powder and cardamom.
7. ENJOY!

Notes:

• You can add 1-2 potatoes cut in cubes when the chicken is half cooked and continue cooking covered.