Kerala Style Coconut Stew With Chicken

Procedure:

• Heat oil in a deep pan
• Add water to coconut powder, to make coconut milk
• TIP: Use a whisk to mix the coconut powder and water
• Add onions
• Sauté the onions until they turn translucent
• Add the green chillies
• Add all the spices such as the bay leaves, star anise, cloves, black pepper corn and cinnamon stick
• Stir well
• Add the chicken
• Add the beans
• Add the potatoes
• Once the chicken has partially cooked for about 10-15 mins add the coconut milk
• TIP: Coconut should not be too thick or too thin
• Add salt as per taste
• Let the chicken boil and then simmer with a lid on for 20 mins
• Serve hot with steamed rice