In 1 tbsp veg oil, fry shredded onion till soft. Add 3 Thai chilies, chopped, 1 min. Add 1/4c massaman curry paste + 1/2c from can of coconut milk. Stir 2-3 minutes. Add rest of can, 1 cup water.
Peel, cut and add 900g potatoes and 2 big carrots. Add handful unsalted peanuts, 4 star aniseeds. Bring to the boil. Simmer till soft (~35 mins in my case). Add 2 tsp tamarind and 2 tsp sugar at the end. While it simmers, make rice. Serve curry with rice.
