Cut chicken to small pieces and combine with all other ingredients in the step one list and cook well (till chicken becomes soft enough). Set aside.

Heat oil in a pan, add all the ingredients in the step 2 list and saute well till the colour turns golden brown and remove from flame.

Grind this fried coconut mixture in a blender and make it into a smooth paste by adding enough water.

Then add this grounded paste to the cooked chicken and put back to low flame. Mix well until it starts to boil.

At this stage, add water, salt and bring it to simmer for few minutes. Then add coconut milk.

As soon as the gravy starts to boil switch off the flame.

Heat oil in a pan and fry the onions and ginger until it turns golden brown in color.

Add this to the chicken mixture and close the lid for at least 2 minutes.

This is then served mainly with rice. You may also serve with chappathi.