Kerala Peppery Chicken Curry Recipe

• 2 tsp each: grnd coriander, cumin
• 1 1/4 tsp coarsely grnd black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp grnd turmeric
• 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1/4 c. vegetable oil
• 2 x onions, sliced, about 2 c.
• 2 x cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 piece (1 inch) ginger root, peeled, chopped
• 1 x fresh green serrano pepper, chopped
• 3/4 c. coconut lowfat milk
• 1/4 c. water
• 1 Tbsp. ghee or possibly butter
• 1/2 c. raw cashew halves (see Note)
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 c. chopped cilantro

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