AYAM MASAK MERAH (CHICKEN IN TOMATO CURRY)

Ingredients:

1 kg chicken, chopped into bite-sized pieces
2 spanish onions, quartered
3 potatoes cut into wedges
2 tomatoes, quartered
1 small can tomato paste
150ml water
4 cm cinnamon stick
4 cloves
1 star anise
4 tablespoon vegetable oil
salt and sugar to taste

To be grounded:

10 shallots
4 cloves garlic
12 red chilies
3 cm ginger
2 tablespoon coriander powder
½ teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder

Preparation:

1. Heat oil on medium heat until hot
2. Sauté ground spices until fragrant.
3. Add in cinnamon stick, cloves and star anise and fry for 2 mins.
4. Add chicken, onions, tomato paste, potatoes, water and tomatoes. Cook until mixture starts to boil.
5. Reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is tender and gravy turns thick.
6. Add seasoning to taste and serve hot with baguette slices or plain rice.