Garlic Chili Chicken (Original video)

Ingredients:

• 900 grams chicken thighs
• 1 star anise
• Small piece of cinnamon stick
• 2 tablespoons mixed powder or curry powder
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 tablespoon Tandoori masala
• 2 tablespoons coconut milk powder
• 2 teaspoons Kashmir chili powder
• 1 teaspoon hot chili powder
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes
• 4 tablespoons minced garlic or garlic paste
• 12 Kenyan finger chilies
• 6 tablespoons tomato puree
• 450 grams white onions
• 150 milliliters oil
• 1 tablespoon butter or ghee
• 8 sliced garlic cloves
• Fresh coriander
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon mango chutney
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. Roast chilies in a dry pan, then roast garlic until translucent. Set aside.
2. Fry boiled onion paste in oil for 8 minutes.
3. Add star anise, cinnamon, and garlic paste. Stir well.
4. Add mixed powder, garam masala, turmeric, Tandoori masala, coconut milk powder, Kashmir chili powder, hot chili powder. Mix to form a paste.
5. Stir in tomato puree and cook until fragrant.
6. Add chicken thighs, coat with the paste, and pour in onion water. Cook covered for 10 minutes.
7. Add roasted chilies, garlic, and cook for another 10 minutes.
8. Add kasuri methi, salt to taste, and mango chutney. Adjust seasoning if needed.
9. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving. Enjoy!