Make your own nonya curry paste

Roasting 4 tbsp coriander seeds
2 tbsp cumin seeds, 1/2 star anise,
2 tsp crushed dried red chillies,
1 tsp black peppercorns,
a 2cm piece of cinnamon stick &
1 clove. Cool before finely blending in a coffee/spice grinder.
Mix in 1 tbsp ground turmeric.
Store in airtight container. Makes about 10 tbsp.

Pound shallots, garlic and ginger or use food processor

choices of adds :- Pototoes, tomatoes or carrots

4 tablespoon of oil, heated hot, add shallots,garlic and ginger paste fry until fragrant, add chicken fried for a while, add curry paste. add water (or coconut milk)

add lemon grass, Potatoes boil to tender add tomatoes boil 5 mins