3 tb Oil
1 Cinnamon stick
4 Cloves, whole
1 Bay leaf
1 1/2 c Onion; finely chopped
6 Garlic clove; minced
Ginger, fresh, 1 1/2″; -minced 1 1/2 c Tomato; finely chopped
1 1/2 ts Coriander, ground
3/4 ts Cumin, ground
1/2 ts Indian chillie 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. Saut? cinnamon, cloves & bay leaf 1 minute. Add onion & saut? until dark brown (about 20-25 minutes), stirring frequently to prevent burning. Add garlic & ginger; cook 2 minutes. Add tomatoes & cook until soft, about 8 minutes. Mash with back of spoon. Add coriander, cumin, chillie powder, turmeric & salt. Cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add yogurt; mix well. Add chicken. Cover & cook on medium
heat until chicken is tender. Garnish with fresh cilantro. per Joe Waring