Ayam Masak Madu ala Mamak Style

Ingredients:

1kg whole chicken ~ cut 8-12 pcs

Handful Curry leaves

1 stalk lemongrass ~ bruised

5 Dates fruit ~ blend

1 tbsp curry powder

2 tbsp chili powder

2 tbsp chili sauce

2 tbsp tomato sauce

1/2 orange juice

1 tsp vinegar

8 tbsp honey

2 tbsp palm sugar

Marinade

2 tbsp garlic ginger paste

1 tbsp turmeric powder

2 tbsp chili powder

1/2 tbsp salt

Blended

1 large red onion

2 shallots

4 garlic

2" ginger

Directions/Instructions:

1. Marinade the chicken piece for 30 mins.  In a shallow pan, fry the chicken and set aside.
2. Heat 5 tbsp cooking oil and 1 tbsp Ghee over medium heat in a wok.  Saute the spices with bruised lemongrass and curry leaves for about 2 mins.
3. Then add the blended ingredients and continue to saute until fragrant or the oil breaks out.
4. Add the curry powder and chili powder, and continue to stir for another 2 mins to mix well.
5. Next, add the tomato sauce, chili sauce, blended dates, orange juice, vinegar, honey, and palm sugar.  Stir it well and bring it to a boil.
6. Once it is boiling, add salt to taste and 1/3 cup cornflour (1 tbsp with 1/3 cup of water) solution and cook to thicken the gravy.  Let it simmer for another 5 mins.
7. Lastly, add in the cooked chicken and coat the gravy evenly and cook for another 5 mins over low heat.