Chicken Curry V

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick

1 whole cardamom pod

1/2 star anise pod

3 whole cloves

2 teaspoons chopped fresh curry leaves

1 tablespoon chopped shallots

4 cloves garlic, chopped

1 slice fresh ginger root, chopped

4 tablespoons curry paste

1/2 cup thick coconut milk

2 cups water

3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 2 inch pieces

2 tablespoons tamarind juice

salt to taste

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