Devil's Curry

Bahan-bahan (4 porsi)

• 20 -30 dried red chilies (seeded and soaked in water for 20-30 minutes)
• 8 small shallots (coarsely chopped)
• 5 cloves garlic (coarsely chopped)
• 3 stalks lemongrass (white part only, thinly sliced)
• 1 tablespoon ginger (minced )
• 1 tablespoon galangal (minced)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 cup cooking oil
• 1 -2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 cup cooking oil
• 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
• 3 lbs (1.35kg) chicken (cut into pieces)
• 1 lb (750g) potatoes (peeled and cut into pieces)
• 1 cup water
• salt and sugar (to taste)
• 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
• cilantro (for garnishing, optional)