Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick
• 1 whole cardamom pod
• 1/2 star anise pod
• 3 whole cloves
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh curry leaves
• 1 tablespoon chopped shallots
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 slice fresh ginger root, chopped
• 4 tablespoons curry paste
• 1/2 cup thick coconut milk
• 2 cups water
• 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 2 inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons tamarind juice
• salt to taste