Ayam Masak Merah Mama

I have made this trice now...and i still cant remember the recipe...have to keep calling mama for it...lucky calling KL using Skype is cheapo!

anyway...since the recipe is still fresh in my head..i will put it down

Ayam Masak Merah Mama ( 1 1/2 chicken )

1 1/2 chicken cut into small pieces
cili kering ( 2 handful - more if u want it hot )
3 big onions
6 garlic
5 cardamon
3 star anise
1 cinnamon stick
6 cloves
5 stalk lemongrass
3 inch galangal
1/2 cup oil
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1/4 tomato puree
1 big tomato
2 red chilies
3 Tsp Sugar
Salt and pepper to taste.

Method:-
1. Fry the chicken til slightly brown and drain.
2. Blend chili kering,onion, garlic,lemongrass and galangal together with some water.
3. Heat up some oil and start frying cardamon,star anise,cinnamon stick and cloves til fragrant.
4. Pour in the blended ingredients and fry til u can see that the oil had come up.
5. Add in the tomatoes, red chilies
6. Add in the fried chicken in and mix well for about 5 mins.
7. Add in the milk and tomato puree and mix well for another 5 mins.
8. Add in sugar,salt and pepper to to your desired taste.