Mummy's Chicken Curry

It is true what they say. Mum's cooking is always the best. One of my favourite curries is my mother's chicken curry. I tried replicating this recipe in the past but was not successful.  It did not taste the same. So I asked my mum for her recipe and she delightfully obliged. Mum says to be generous with the onions or else the curry won't taste good. I have no problems with that because I love onions.

If your family loves potatoes, I would advise you to put more into this curry. It is always the star of the show and somehow everyone zeroes in on the spuds. My mother always serves this curry with either coleslaw or potato salad. Oh yes, we love our potatoes. And be sure to have loads of rice too.

Mummy's Chicken Curry
Recipe source : Phong Hong's Mum with some adaptations

- 3 big chicken legs, cut into 4 pieces each (about 900 grams)
- 4 potatoes, cut into quarters
- 1 big ripe tomato cut into quarters
- 3 big onions, thinly sliced
- 3 large cloves garlic
- 1 inch ginger
- 3 cardamoms
- 1 star anise
- 3 cloves
- 1" cinnamon stick
- 2 sprigs curry leaves
- 1 packet curry powder (25 grams)
- Yogurt or evaporated milk (amount depends on your preference)
- Salt to taste
- 400ml water (adjust to your preference for more or less gravy. I tend to put less because the chicken will release water during cooking)

Method :
1. Pound garlic and ginger. Set aside.
2. Mix curry powder with some water to make a paste and set aside.
3. Heat oil and saute sliced onions until wilted and slightly brown.
4. Add pounded ginger and garlic and continue to fry for a minute or two.
5. Add cardamoms, star anise, cloves, cinnamon stick and curry leaves and saute until fragrant.
6. Add curry paste and fry until well blended.
7. Add chicken and stir to coat with sauteed ingredients.
8. Add water, tomatoes, potatoes and bring to a boil. The simmer until chicken is cooked and potatoes are tender.
9. Season with salt to taste and add yogurt or evaporated milk according to the consistency that you like.

I am linking this post to the event, Little Thumbs Up organised by Zoe of Bake for Happy Kids and Doreen of My Little Favourite DIY and hosted by Ms B of Everybody Eats Well in Flanders.