Ingredients

  • 1 chicken, cut into serving pieces
  • 1 cup whole milk yogurt
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground hot chile pepper
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 2 Indian bay leaves

Method

  • Marinate chicken in a mixture of yogurt, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1 tablespoon chopped garlic, ginger, and sweet paprika for at least 2 and up to 24 hours, in the refrigerator.
  • Saute 1/2 cup chopped onion and 1 teaspoon chopped garlic in butter until soft.
  • Add coriander, cumin, cardamom, turmeric, and hot chile pepper and poppy seeds (white preferred).
  • Add chicken and its marinade along with bay leaves and salt to taste, then cover and simmer about 45 minutes or until chicken is tender, adding a little water if needed to keep moist.
  • Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve with steamed basmati rice.