Soak tamarind in hot boiling water, let stand for 5-8 mins before squeezing it. Discard seed and pulp, reserve the juice
Into a food processor, mix candlenut, garlic, shallot, and olive oil
In a large pan, add all spices listed, sugar, salt, spice paste, and saute til fragrant, then stir in chicken thighs, cook for 1-2 minutes
Add in coconut cream, tamarind juice, and water, cook until liquid is much lessen or almost gone, and chicken cooked through
Air fry or broil or grill the chicken before serving
Enjoy with warm rice!