Suneeta's sindhi chicken

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity	Measure	Ingredient
3	tablespoons	Oil
1		Cinnamon stick
4		Cloves, whole
1		Bay leaf
1½	cup	Onion; finely chopped
6		Garlic clove; minced
		Ginger, fresh, 1 1/2\"; minced
1½	cup	Tomato; finely chopped
		per Joe Waring
1½	teaspoon	Coriander, ground
¾	teaspoon	Cumin, ground
½	teaspoon	Indian chillie powder
½	teaspoon	Turmeric
		Salt; to taste
1	cup	Yogurt
8		Chicken thigh; skinned
2	tablespoons	Cilantro, fresh; chopped

Directions

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.