Suneeta`s Sindhi Chicken

3 tb Oil

1 Cinnamon stick

4 Cloves, whole

1 Bay leaf

1 1/2 c Onion; finely chopped

6 Garlic clove; minced

Ginger, fresh, 1 1/2"; -minced 1 1/2 c Tomato; finely chopped

1 1/2 ts Coriander, ground

3/4 ts Cumin, ground

1/2 ts Indian chillie powder

1/2 ts Turmeric

Salt; to taste 1 c Yogurt

8 Chicken thigh; skinned

2 tb Cilantro, fresh; chopped

Heat oil in a 3-quart saucepan on medium high heat. Saut� cinnamon, cloves & bay leaf 1 minute. Add onion & saut� until dark brown (about 20-25 minutes), stirring frequently to prevent burning. Add garlic & ginger; cook 2 minutes. Add tomatoes & cook until soft, about 8 minutes. Mash with back of spoon. Add coriander, cumin, chillie powder, turmeric & salt. Cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add yogurt; mix well. Add chicken. Cover & cook on medium

heat until chicken is tender. Garnish with fresh cilantro. per Joe Waring