Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      tablespoons   oil
   1                    cinnamon stick
   4      cloves        -- whole
   1                    bay leaf
   1 1/2  cups          onion -- finely chopped
   6                    garlic clove -- minced
   1 1/2  inches        ginger -- fresh, minced
   1 1/2  cups          tomato -- finely chopped
   1 1/2  teaspoons     coriander -- ground
     3/4  teaspoon      cumin -- ground
     1/2  teaspoon      Indian chile powder
     1/2  teaspoon      turmeric
                        salt -- to taste
   1      cup           yogurt
   8                    chicken thigh -- skinned
   2      tablespoons   cilantro -- fresh, chopped

Preparation:

Heat oil in a 3-quart saucepan on medium high heat. Sauté‚ cinnamon, cloves and bay leaf 1 minute. Add onion and sauté‚ until dark brown (about 20-25 minutes), stirring frequently to prevent burning. Add garlic and ginger; cook 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until soft, about 8 minutes. Mash with back of spoon. Add coriander, cumin, chile powder, turmeric and salt. Cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add yogurt; mix well. Add chicken. Cover and cook on medium heat until chicken is tender. Garnish with fresh cilantro.