Chicken Kurma

Directions

Grind cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, coriander and cumin seeds with turmeric until you have a powder.

Chop garlic and ginger into a paste.

Combine both mixtures with yogurt and salt.

Add chicken to this mixture and marinate 2 to 3 hours.

Grind poppy seeds, cashews and almonds in a blender or spice mill until you have a powder.

Combine with coconut and set aside.

Heat ghee in a large skillet and cook onions until golden brown.

Add poppy seed mixture and mix well.

Put chicken and yogurt marinade into a heavy bottom pot.

Add onion mixture, fresh chiles, half the cilantro and 1½ cups water.

Cook, uncovered, until chicken is tender and sauce thickens.