Ingredients:

1 chicken approximately 1kg

1 big onion roughly chopped

4 tablespoons fresh coconut peeled and grated

½ cup vegetable oil

1 ½ teaspoon cumin seeds

8 black peppercorns

8 cloves

1 tablespoon saumph

1 tablespoon coriander seeds

4 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander

lemon wedges to serve

Method:

1.          Heat the oil in a heavy based pan.

2.          Add the cumin seeds, peppercorns, cloves, saumph, and coriander seeds.

3.          When the seeds have stopped spluttering stir in the onion.

4.          Stir fry until light golden.

5.          Add the coconut and continue stirring until the mixture turns into a golden colour.

6.          Turn off the heat and allow to cool slightly.

7.          Blend very fine in a processor.

8.          Meanwhile, wash and score the chicken deeply.

9.          Place in the pan with the paste.

10.     Mix thoroughly coating the chicken well.

11.     Sir fry on a medium heat for a few more minutes incorporating all the spices into the chicken.

12.     Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked.

13.     Stir in half the chopped coriander and mix well.

14.     Just before serving, transfer into a platter and garnish with the remaining coriander and lemon wedges.