Homemade vegetable Indian curry

• 2 cloves garlic,
• 1 small knob ginger
• 2 fresh chilies
• 2 large tablespoons Cumin
• 2 large tablespoons Gram masala
• 1 tablespoon Turmeric
• 2 large tablespoons Ground coriander
• 1 Star anise
• 4 whole white Onions
• 2 peeled and diced potatoes
• 30g mango chutney
• 40g yogurt or cream
• 1 litre Stock (vegetable, chicken or beef)
• 1 tin 300g diced tomatoes

Method

1. Crush garlic, ginger and chili together
2. Place stock on high heat on cooker and heat until boiling point is achieved (if using meat drop into stock when boiling point is reached)
3. Using a frying pan, place all crushed ginger, chili, garlic and ground spices into the pan then heat lightly for 5 mins
4. When a light fluffy texture is achieved with the spices, take away from heat and add it to tomato puree
5. When mixed together drop into boiling stock, make sure water is bubbling before add all the contents from the frying pan.
6. Add star anise then reduce for 45 mins in pan then add peeled and diced potatoes
7. After another 30 mins add the tinned tomatoes, onions and chutney and mix and leave on heat for 45mins
8. Now the curry is ready just remove star anise and finish with cream , coconut powder and fresh coriander .