CHICKEN CURRY

1 small chicken
1 onion
1 tomato
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp. ground cumin (jeera)
2 Tbsp. oil
2 1/2 cups water
2 Tbsp. curry powder
3 potatoes

Instructions: Peel and cut potatoes. Cut chicken into pieces and wash. Cut onions and garlic and grind together. Place onion, garlic, cumin, and curry powder in a small bowl and then add 1/4 cup of water and mix to make a curry paste. Add oil to a pot and heat, and then add curry paste and stir frequently and let it fry for 5 minutes. Add chicken to the pot and fry for another 5 minutes. Add potatoes to chicken. Add water. Add tomatoes if necessary. Simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. This dish can be served with roti or rice.