Great for beginners.

Build layers of flavors and depth using suggestions in “Tips to create”

• 1 kg chicken thigh fillets – cut to 5 cm pieces
• 1  medium onion – finely sliced
• 1 medium or 2 small tomatoes – finely sliced
• 1-2 tlsp fresh masala (garlic, ginger, chili paste)
• 1 tlsp oil, ghee or coconut oil
• 2 tsp coriander powder
• 2 tsp sweet paprika
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 1/2 tsp salt or chicken salt to taste

Optional:

1/2 cup water, coconut water or stock

1 tlsp fresh coriander (cilantro) roots and stems –  chopped

1 tlsp turmeric roots-  grated

Add dry spices and tomatoes

Add water, stock or coconut water (optional)

Stir through and cover

1/2 cup water was added to this dish,

For a thicker sauce do not add liquid as chicken and tomatoes releases enough moisture for a gravy

• Add 2 tlsp spoons of yogurt or
• Add spinach puree or
• Stir though coconut cream

Add cinnamon stick and star anise with onion in step 3

Add bay, kaffir lime and or curry leaves with onions in step 3

Add capsicums in step 3

Add boiled potatoes at the end