Marinate chicken for at least 2 hours and leave it out 30 mins before cooking. (Let the temp to drop to room temp).

In a big pot, add oil enough to cover the chicken pieces.

Deep fry the chicken pieces, set aside for later user. Use kitchen towel to reduce the grease on the chicken.

Deep fry dried shrimp for just about a min. Remove them.

Remove the oil, add new 1tsp oil to the wok Add garlic, shallots, lemongrass in and stir fry for about 5 mins.

Add curry leaves in and stir fry for about 3 mins.

Add chicken pieces in and stir well and stir fry for another few more mins or so.

Serve with rice.