Cut chicken into serving pieces.
Season chicken with 2 teaspoons of salt, black pepper, 3 tablespoons of curry powder & chopped garlic.
Marinate chicken in fridge for 1 hour to absorb spices.
Add cooking oil to saucepan and heat on high.
Add chopped onion, cumin seeds, thyme, pepper sauce, curry powder, salt, and ketchup.
Sauté until onions are tender.
Add 1 cup of boiling water and, when sauce is boiling, add chicken. Fold in chicken until it is well covered with sauce and seasonings.
Add 1 ½ cups of boiling water; cover and bring to a rolling boil.
Lower heat to medium, add potatoes and add ½ cup water, cover and simmer (slow boil) until chicken is tender and sauce thickens (about 20 minutes).
Add plantain tidbits and continue slow boil for an additional 10 minutes.
Garnish with fresh-cut green onions and serve