Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4      lbs.          chicken pieces
   3      Tbs.          vegetable oil
   2      medium        onions -- chopped
   3      cloves        garlic -- minced
   1 1/2  tsp.          fresh ginger -- minced
     1/2  tsp.          turmeric
   1      cup           water
   1      stick         cinnamon
   3      whole         cardamom pods -- cracked
                        salt and pepper

Preparation:

1. Wash and dry chicken pieces. ( I prefer whole thighs and breast halved) 2. Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan, brown chicken on all sides; remove 3. Add onions and cook until fragrant. 4. Add garlic, ginger, turmeric and saute for about 2 minutes. 5. Add water, cinnamon stick (broken in half), cardamom pods, salt and pepper to taste. 6. Simmer covered over low heat for 50 minutes.