Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 lb. chicken parts, all skin and fat removed
  • 2 Tbsp. butter or ghee
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp. cardamom, ground
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. chili powder or cayenne
  • 1/4 tsp. turmeric, ground
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 c. chicken broth
  • 3 medium red onions
  • 1 Tbsp. canola oil
  • 16 oz. canned tomato wedges
  • 3 Tbsp. heavy cream
  • 2 c. plain low-fat yogurt
  • 1/3 c. fresh lemon juice
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh ginger root, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom
  • 1 Tbsp. ground red pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. sweet paprika
  • 1/2 Tbsp. ground fenugreek
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 Tbsp. garam masala (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp. mango powder (amchoor, optional)
  • 9 pieces skinless chicken thighs
  • 9 pieces skinless chicken legs

Method

  • Combine spices with yogurt and lemon juice.
  • Clean chicken and remove all skin and fat.
  • Dry chicken.
  • Cover chicken pieces with yogurt mixture.
  • Marinate at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.