Ingredients

  • 1 kg chicken, cubed
  • 400 g canned tomatoes
  • 2 medium onions, diced
  • 200 ml plain low-fat yogurt
  • 50 g ground almonds
  • 6 teaspoons ghee (strained butter)
  • 1 teaspoon corn oil
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cinnamon stick, broken in two
  • 6 cloves
  • 6 green cardamom pods
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 12 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 14 teaspoons salt

Method

  • Put the yogurt, almonds, dry spices, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and salt into a mixing bowl and blend together thoroughly.
  • Put the chicken into a large mixing bowl and pour the yogurt mixture over it.
  • Set aside.
  • Melt together the ghee and oil in a medium-sized wok or deep round-bottomed skillet.
  • Add the onions and stir-fry for about 3 minutes.
  • Add the chicken mixture and stir-fry for 7-10 minutes.
  • Stir in about half the cilantro and mix well.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until desired consistency is reached.
  • Remove bay leaves and cinnamon stick.
  • Serve garnished with remaining cilantro.