He is Risen!

He is not here; He is risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where he lay.

Matthew 28:6

In keeping with tradition, we're having Appam and Stew today!

*Recipe*

- 1lb chicken with bone in, cut into small pieces. Washed and drained

- 1 T Coconut oil + 1 t coconut oil

- 2 cloves

- 1 in piece of cinnamon

- 2 cardamom pods

- 1 bay leaf

- 1 onion, sliced

- 1 potato, cut into small cubes

- 1 carrot, cut into small cubes

- 2 green chilis, slit + 2 chopped

- 1 in ginger, julienned + 1 t ginger finely chopped

- 2-3 clove of garlic, sliced

- 1 c water

- 2 sprigs of curry leaves

- 1 can of coconut milk

- salt to taste

- 1/2 t black pepper

- 2 c water

* Into a pressure cooker, add your chicken, 1 t chopped ginger, sliced garlic, chopped green chilis, 1 sprig of curry leaves, and 1/2 t salt. Mix well and let it marinate for 20 mins. Add about 1/4 c water and cook on a medium heat until you hear 3 whistles. If you don't have a pressure cooker, cook the chicken covered on medium until full cooked, stirring occasionally.

* In a large pot, heat up 1 T of coconut oil. When hot, add the whole spices (cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, and bay leaf) and sauté until aromatic. Then add your sliced onions and a pinch of salt and cook just until they soften a bit. Add your cubed potatoes and carrots and mix well. Add a cup of water and cook covered for about 5 mins.

* Pour half a can of coconut milk into a bowl and add a cup of water and mix well. Add this mixture into your half cooked veggies and mix well. Bring to a boil and let simmer for about 7-10 mins or until your veggies are fully cooked.

* Add your cooked chicken into your veggies and mix well. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly.

*Once everything is to your taste, add some curry leaves and 1 t coconut oil. Turn off the heat and add the remaining thick coconut milk to the curry. Sprinkle on some freshly cracked black pepper for an extra depth of flavor.

* Serve with the appam of your choice!