Ingredients

• 1 kilogram chicken
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 teaspoons red chili powder
• 3 tablespoons coriander seeds
• 1 piece cinnamon
• 8 cloves
• 2 cardamom pods
• 1 star anise
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds (optional)
• 1 tablespoon grated dry coconut
• 3 tablespoons gingely oil
• 2 large onions
• 1 green chili
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 3 tomatoes
• Fresh curry leaves
• Handful of chopped coriander leaves