Chicken Curry V

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick
• 1 whole cardamom pod
• 1/2 star anise pod
• 3 whole cloves
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh curry leaves
• 1 tablespoon chopped shallots
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 slice fresh ginger root, chopped
• 4 tablespoons curry paste
• 1/2 cup thick coconut milk
• 2 cups water
• 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 2 inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons tamarind juice
• salt to taste

1. Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Saute the cinnamon, cardamom, anise, cloves and curry leaves for 2 to 3 minutes, then stir in shallots, garlic and ginger and saute until fragrant. Stir in curry paste and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
2. Pour in the coconut milk and water and let simmer for 3 to 4 minutes; add chicken, tamarind juice and salt and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.

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Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/20243/chicken-curry-v/ (may not work)