Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



1
each
chicken

whole



2
tablespoons
vegetable oil





2
each
onions





2
cloves
garlic

cloves



1
each
gingerroot

3/4 inch piece



1
teaspoon
turmeric





1
teaspoon
cayenne pepper





1
teaspoon
coriander

ground



6
each
curry leaves

fresh, or dried



2
ounces
black peppercorns

crushed



3/4
cups
tomatoes

peeled, chopped



1
x
salt

to taste

 Cut the chicken into small pieces.  Heat the oil and fry the finely chopped onions, garlic and ginger.  When they begin to turn color, add the spices and cook for a few minutes longer.  Add the tomatoes and salt to taste and cook for a further 5 minutes.  Put in the chicken pieces and stir so that they are thoroughly coated with the sauce.  Cover and simmer for about 3 minutes. 

At the end of this time the mixture should be almost dry, but you need to check from time to time and add a little water if necessary