Chicken Tarkari

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl, season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
2. 2
   Heat oil and brown chicken.
3. 3
   Reserve brown chicken in a plate.
4. 4
   Drain excess oil.
5. 5
   In a non-stick sauce pan, heat oil.
6. 6
   To the hot oil, add whole red chilies and bay leaf; fry for 30 sec.
7. 7
   Add turmeric and chopped onion, and fry until brown.
8. 8
   Put garlic and ginger into the onion mixture; fry for 30 sec.
9. 9
   To this mixture, add cumin powder, curry powder, chili powder, bruised cardamom, salt and pepper; mix well for a minute or so.
10. 10
    Transfer browned chicken pieces and chopped tomatoes into the spice mixture; stir well.
11. 11
    Add broth to the chicken mixture; set heat to low and let simmer until chicken pieces are tender, and the sauce has thickened up to a desired consistency, about 35-45 minute.
12. 12
    When cooked, turn off the heat and add chopped cilantro to garnish.
13. 13
    Serve hot with rice and roti (flat bread).