In a blender, add ginger, turmeric, garlic, shallots, pepper, coriander. Blend well.

In a pan with some oil over medium heat, sauté the spices, bay leaves, lime leaves, lemongrass, sugar, chicken powder about 5 minutes or until fragrant.

In another saucepan, add water and sauteed spices. Stir well.

Add the chicken pieces and cook for about 30 minutes.

Remove the chicken and drain dry.

Heat up some oil over medium heat in a frying pan, fry the chicken until golden brown. Drain off excess oil and set aside.

In a blender, add red tomatoes, curly red chilies, large red chilies, red chili peppers, shallots, garlic, turmeric and blend well.

In a pan, heat some oil over medium heat, sauté the blended paste for about 5 minutes. 

Add salt, sugar, chicken powder and mix well.

Once well blended, remove and set aside.