Chicken Curry

[size=5][b]Ingredients[/b][/size]

[b]Main Stuff[/b]
[list][*][acronym=For other chicken weights, you may want to adjust the quantities of the other ingredients]1 kg chicken[/acronym]
[*][acronym=Adjust based on your own preference]2 potatoes[/acronym][/list]

[b][acronym=That's what Onii-chan calls it]Earth Mix[/acronym][/b]
[list][*][acronym=or maybe an entire onion if they're the small kind]½ an onion[/acronym]
[*]1 bay leaf
[*]2 halves of a single cinnamon stick
[*]3 Cardamoms
[*]4 Cloves[/list]

[b]Major Spices[/b]
[list][*]1½ [acronym=teaspoon]tsp[/acronym] chili powder
[*]1½ tsp cumin powder
[*]1½ tsp coriander powder
[*]1½ tsp turmeric powder[/list]

[b]Minor Spices[/b]
[list][*]½ tsp garlic powder
[*]½ tsp ginger paste[/list]

[b]Others[/b]
[list][*][acronym=a small amount of oil; you can consider addming more based on your preference, especially if you remove the chicken skin]½ tsp oil[/acronym]
[*]2 [acronym=teaspoon]tsp[/acronym] salt
[*][acronym=depending on how thick you want the curry to be]1-2 cups water[/acronym]
[*][Optional] Some coriander leaves[/list]

[size=5][b]Preparation[/b][/size]

[list=1][*]On a cutting board, dice onions into small cubes.
[*]Add the [acronym=onions, bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves]ingredients listed under Earth Mix[/acronym] into a saucer and mix them lightly.
[*]Cut the chicken into [acronym=I go with half a quarter pieces]desired pieces[/acronym].
[*]Bring out the spices and salt and keep them ready. Fill a cup with cold water. Bring out the oil.
[*]Place saucepan on the stove, without the lid.[/list]

[size=5][b]Action[/b][/size]

[list=1][*]Turn stove on high heat, about 75% of the way up.
[*]Wait a minute or two and then add some oil.
[*]Add the Earth Mix into the saucepan and use the spatula to mix it with the oil.
[*]Wait for a bit and then add the spices and salt.
[*]The saucepan should be quite hot by now, with oil kinda sizzling. Empty about half a cup of water into the saucepan.
[*]Use the spatula to evenly stir the mixture so that none of the spices are clumped in a single space.
[*]Once the mixture starts to bubble, add the chicken.
[*]Fill the cup with more water and empty it into the saucepan. Stir with the spatula and ensure that most of the chicken is submerged (add more water if necessary).
[*]Put the lid on and set alarm timer for 10 minutes[/list]

[size=5][b]During those ten minutes...[/b][/size]
[list=1][*]Return the spices, wash the knife, teaspoon, and cutting board.
[*]Peel potatoes and remove all their skin.
[*]Cut potatoes into desired sizes.
[*]If you have time, you can wash the knife and peeler.
[*]After the ten minutes are up, open the lid and stir if necessary. Then add potatoes, making sure they're adequately submerged.
[*]Put the lid on and set alarm timer for 15 more minutes[/list]

[size=5][b]Last 15 minutes...[/b][/size]
[list=1][*][Optional] Wash a few coriander leaves with cold water and place them on a saucer.
[*]Relax as you wait; read a VN or watch some anime or something.
[*]After the 15 minutes are up, turn off the heat and move the saucepan to an unused stove plate.
[*][Optional] Add the coriander leaves on top of the chicken and close the lid.
[*][Optional] Wait for a while to let the heat soften the chicken.
[*]Enjoy the chicken curry![/list]