3 hot south indian Recipes

boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces, vegetable oil, whole black peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, whole cardamom pods, onions , cut in half lengthwise and then cut crosswise into fine half rings, fresh ginger, minced, flour, fresh hot green chili peppers , slit slightly down their center, coconut milk, sized potatoes, peeled and cut lengthwise into 1 inch thick fingers, salt, lemon juice or 1 tbsp lime juice, coconut oil (or any other vegetable oil), peeled and finely sliced shallots, curry leaves (fresh or dry ), thick coconut milk

serrano chilies, stems removed, cilantro, stems trimmed, dried tamarind or 1/2 tsp tamarind paste or 1 tbsp lemon juice, salt , to taste, oil, urad dal (optional), mustard seeds (optional)