My Amah or nanny had the uncanny ability to tease the most tantalising aromas from a handful of garlic gently sautéed with golden caramelised onions. She would then brown the chicken in this, smoother it with perfumed herbs and freshly dry-roasted ground coriander and cumin to produce this unforgettable dish, which combines fragrances reminiscent of anise, parsley and lemon.