Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/4  pint          yogurt -- plain
   1      teaspoon      ginger -- crushed
   1      teaspoon      salt
     1/4  teaspoon      red food coloring
   3      pounds        chicken -- skinless, cut in
                        - pieces
                        oil
   2      ounces        butter
   1                    cinnamon stick -- 1 inch long
   6                    whole         cloves
   6      whole         green cardamoms
   1                    bay leaf
     1/4  pint          sour cream
     1/4  teaspoon      saffron -- crushed
     1/4  pint          cream
                        salt -- to taste
   2      teaspoons     almonds -- ground
     1/4  teaspoon      cornstarch
   1      tablespoon    -- water

Preparation:

1. Mix yogurt, ginger, salt and red coloring and rub into chicken. Let it marinate overnight. 2. Place in an ovenproof dish and brush with oil. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 40-50 minutes. Save the liquid, if any. 3. In a saucepan, melt butter and fry cinnamon, cloves, cardamoms and bay leaf for 1 minute. Add sour cream and chicken liquid. 4. Add crushed saffron, and cream. Cover and simmer gently for 5-6 minutes. 5. Add chicken pieces and adjust seasoning. Add ground almonds. 6. Dissolve cornstarch in water and add to the chicken. 7. Let it thicken. Cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes.