2 Tb oil or sweet butter
2 large onions- coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic- finely minced
1 Tb ginger- finely minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup plain yogurt
Spices:
1 Tb ground coriander
1 tsp whole cumin seeds
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
Salt and pepper to taste
3-1/2 to 4 lbs of chicken parts- skinned
Directions:
1) In a cup, mix the spices with a little water to make a a watery paste. Keep aside.
2) Over medium heat, saute the onions garlic, ginger stirring thoroughly until the onions are well browned. This is very important to get the right colour of onion. It should take about 10-15 minutes.
3) Add additional oil or butter if needed
4) Add the spice paste to the onions. Add a little of the chicken broth to the cup and dilute whatever is remaining, then pour it all into the onion/spice mixture.
5) Pour the rest of the broth into the pot and stir well.
6) Add the yogurt and stir well. Allow to cook for 2-3 minutes.
7) Add the skinned chicken pieces to the pot and pour some of the sauce over it. Make sure all the pieces are well coated in the sauce.
8) Cover and cook thoroughly.
9) Add salt and pepper to taste.