3 tb Oil
1 Cinnamon stick
4 Cloves, whole
1 Bay leaf
1 1/2 c Onion; finely chopped
6 Garlic clove; minced
Ginger, 1/2″ piece; minced 1 1/2 c Tomato; finely chopped
1 1/2 ts Cilantro, ground
3/4 ts Cumin, ground
1/2 ts Chilli powder
1/2 ts Turmeric
Salt; to taste 1 c Yogurt
8 Chicken thigh; skinned
2 tb Cilantro, fresh; chopped
Heat oil in a 3-quart saucepan on medium high heat. Saute cinnamon, cloves and bay leaf 1 minute. Add onion and saute until dark brown (about 20 to 25 minutes), stirring frequently to prevent burning. Add garlic and ginger; cook 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until soft, about 8 minutes. Mash with the back of a spoon. Add cilantro powder, cumin chilli powder, turmeric and salt. Cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add yogurt; mix well. Add chicken. cover and cook on medium heat until chicken is tender. Garnish with fresh cilantro.