Chicken Stew

Chicken – 1 kg 
Onion – 2 medium, thinly sliced
Green chilly – 4-5
Ginger & garlic – 1 tbsp, finely chopped
Cinnamon – a small piece
Cardamom – 4
Cloves – 4
Whole pepper – 1/4-1/2 tsp
Medium thick coconut milk -  2 1/2 – 3 cups
Thick coconut milk – 1  cup
potato -1 medium
Oil
Salt
Curry leaves

Cut chicken and potato into medium size pieces.Heat oil in a deep pan & splutter the cinnamon,cardamon and pepper. Add onion, ginger &garlic, green chilly & curry leaves. Saute till onion becomes soft and keep in mind that onions should not brown in this recipe. When onion becomes soft add chicken pieces, salt and potato cubes. Mix well. Add medium thick coconut milk and cover & cook.


 Continue cooking till the chicken is fully done.  When the chicken is cooked completely add the thick coconut milk. Reduce the flame & cook for 5 -7  minutes or until you get the required thickness. Add curry leaves. Serve hot with appam .