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Step 1
To begin heat a pan on low-medium and the oilOnce hot add a the cassia bark, cracked cardamom pods, curry leaves, fresh is best if you can get them and chopped green finger chillies. Fry gently until bubbles form around the spices
Step 2
add the finely chopped or blended onion and garlic and ginger paste, stir through and fry for a couple of minutes to gently soften
Step 3
Sprinkle over the mix powder, chilli powder, salt, methi leaves coriander powder, cumin powder and turmeric powder, Fry for a couple of minutes adding a little amount of hot water if things look a little dry
Step 4
Stir in the tomato puree mixed with 3 tablespoons of water and continue to fry for around 30 seconds to cook out the bitterness
Step 5
Add half of the remaining water and cook for a minute or two to reduce slightly before adding the rest mixing well. Allow to reduce again for a further couple of minutes
Step 6
Stir in the coconut milk powder and sugar and allow to reduce again for a minute
Step 7
Time to add your choice of protein so add six to eight pieces of meat, vegetables, paneer or tofu. Coat well to stop it drying out then add a quarter teaspoon of garam masala and a squeeze of limeReduce for a minute before adding the broken-up coconut block and stirring through
Step 8
continue to reduce for around five minutes and serve when the sauce reaches your desired consistency and when your meat is cooked through if you used raw meat