Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: put desiccated coconut to soak in a pint of boiling water for a couple of hours. sieve and strain. only the liquid is used. cut up a chicken or use chicken pieces. melt butter or good dripping in pan, add finely chopped onion, curry powder, a pinch of ground cloves and cinnamon. fry stirring constantly, till brown. add chicken pieces and fry these until brown. add salt, the warmed coconut liquid. cover saucepan, and simmer gently till chicken is tender.

Target recipe: in a heavy-based skillet, heat oil; add chicken and brown on all sides. remove chicken and set aside. sauté onions, garlic and gingerroot until the onions are golden-brown, stirring often. add red pepper, turmeric, curry powder and bay leaf; cook for 1 to 2 minutes. add tomatoes and salt; mix well. add chicken; bring to a simmer, half covered, over low heat. simmer 30 minutes or until chicken is tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. stir in cilantro. if sauce is too thick, add a little hot water. serve hot.