Chicken Korma

1 (2 1/2 pound) cut-up chicken

2 cups yogurt

3 cloves garlic

2 medium onions, chopped

1 tsp paprika

2 tsp fresh ginger, chopped

2 tsp peanut or sunflower oil

2 tsp ground coriander

1/2 tsp ground chili

1 tsp cumin

Seeds of 2 peeled cardamom pod

1 tsp poppy seed

1 tsp turmeric

1 bay leaf

2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped

How to make chicken korma:

Place chicken in bowl and marinate in yogurt, 1 clove garlic, half an onion, paprika, ginger, salt and
pepper for a few hours.

Heat oil in large heavy casserole; gently sauté remaining onion and garlic for 1 minute. Remove and
set aside.

Add to casserole the coriander, chili, cumin, cardamom seeds, poppy seed and turmeric. Fry for a
few minutes. Add the chicken. Pour enough water to cover and add remaining marinade.

Add onion and garlic with bay leaf. Simmer 45 minutes or until chicken is tender. Sprinkle the
chicken korma with fresh coriander and serve.