Qorma Curry

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oil in a heavy based pan
2. 2
   fry onions till golden brown.
3. 3
   remove with slotted spoon and place on absorbent paper (to make them all crinkly the trick is to immediately sprinkle with a tiny bit of salt -- otherwise they tend to get soggy rather than dry).
4. 4
   crush onions to a fine paste and add to yogurt.
5. 5
   keep aside.'.
6. 6
   reheat the same oil that you fried the onions in and add bay leaves, cloves, black pepper, green cardamom, garam masala, chili powder and salt.
7. 7
   stir frequently and saute for 3-5 mins (add a few tsp of water if the mixture sticks to base of pan).
8. 8
   add meat and saute over medium high heat till its browned.
9. 9
   pour in enough water to cover the meat, reduce heat, put the lid on and cook for 30-35 mins or until meat is tender.
10. 10
    stirring continuously, add the yogurt a little at a time.
11. 11
    continue until all the yogurt has been added.
12. 12
    increase heat, stir freqently another 6-8 minutes.
13. 13
    add 1/2 - 1 cup water (the more water u add, the thinner the gravy).
14. 14
    Bring to a boil and stir over high heat a few minutes before taking it off the heat.
15. 15
    sprinkle with coriander and serve hot.