South Indian Chicken Curry Recipe

• 1 lb boneless chicken breast (I like to leave the skin on); divided into 2-in pieces
• 2 tbsp oil
• 2 tsp chana dal (lentils)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 15 oz of canned, diced tomatoes
• 2 whole dried red chilli peppers
• 1/2 tsp each of coriander seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric
• 1/8 cup grated coconut (ok to use frozen)
• 1 tbsp minced ginger (fresh)
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 cup warm water
• salt to taste
• cilantro as a garnish

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