1. Clean and joint the chicken .Sprinkle over with a little salt and set aside

 .2.Grind together to a fine paste red chillies ,peppercorns ,cloves ,turmeric ,cumin ,cinnamon and cardamom .For less pungency ,remove seeds from a few chillies .Fry chopped onioin. Add sliced ginger and garlic and fry a little longer ,then add ground ingredients and fry for another 2 to 3 minutes .

3. Add the chicken .Stir well .Cover and let it cook for about 15 to 20 minutes over a slow fire . Add the thin coconut milk and cook covered for a further 15 minutes .

 4. Add tamarind juice and cook till chicken is tender .Add thick coconut milk and bring to boil.Add vinegar and let it simmer for 10 minutes .Remove and serve hot.