Combine the ingredients of the marinade. Add the chicken pieces to it and mix well to combine. Marinate for 4 hours or even overnight

When you are ready to cook, add the chicken pieces to some heated oil and fry until it is golden brown. I didn't deep fry the chicken, so make sure you don't pour lots of oil. Once nicely browned, remove from the pan and set aside

Return the pan to the stove and have about 2tbsp of oil in the pan and saute the onion and mashed garlic. Saute until it is lightly brown. Next add the curry leaves, the dried chillies, cardamom and cinnamon. Continue to stir until it is nicely fragrant. Next add the 2tbsp of chilli powder and give it all a good stir. Finally in goes the chicken. Stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper. If its too dry, add a few tbsp of water

I served this along with some fried rice. Coconut rice will taste great too

ENJOY! This will surely make your guests happy