Goan chicken curry

Ingredients	For 6 to 8
Chicken	1
Coconut	1
Turmeric	2.5 cm (1”) piece
Red chillies	8 – 10
Peppercorns	6
Cinnamon	5 cm (2”) piece
Cardamoms	4
Ginger	2.5 cm (1”) piece
Cumin	1 tsp
Garlic	1 small pod
Cloves	4
Tamarind	the  size of a lime
Vinegar	2 tsp
Oil	2 tbsp
Onions	2
Salt	1 tsp
Sugar (optional)	1 tsp

Clean and joint the chicken. Apply salt. Grind turmeric, red chillies, ginger, peppercorns, cinnamon and cardamoms to a fine paste.  Slice onions. Heat the oil fry onions till golden brown. Add chicken pieces and fry well. Add a little water and let it cook, covered, till meat is tender. Grate the coconut. Grind and extract milk. When chicken is cooked add spices, coconut milk, tamarind juice, vinegar, salt and sugar and simmer for a few minutes longer.