This recipe and others can be found in the 12-part illustrated series “A World of Curries”. You can read all about this unique Indian flavor here.

Ingredients

1 teaspoon cayenne powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 3-pound chicken, boned, and coarsely chopped (1 1/2 to 2 pounds of meat)
1/3 cup peanut or vegetable oil
2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1?inch cubes
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 bay or curry leaves
1 small stalk lemongrass
2 cups coconut milk, recipe here
1 cup carrots, cut 1?inch thick
1 cup milk

Instructions

Combine all the dry spices, sugar, and salt and toss with the chicken. Marinate for 1 hour at room temperature.

In a large skillet or wok, heat the oil for 1 minute over medium heat, and fry the sweet potatoes for about 10 minutes. Remove the sweet potatoes and set aside.

Using the same oil, fry the garlic and onions for 3 minutes over low heat. Add the bay or curry leaves and the lemongrass. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
 
Add the chicken with its marinade, mix well, and cook over high heat for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the coconut milk, mix well, and cook, covered, for 10 minutes. Add the carrots and milk and cook, covered, for 10 minutes.