Tikka Masala!

Ingredients

• 1 onion large, diced
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger minced, or ground is fine, roughly 2 tsp
• 28 ounces tomato puree
• 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons garam masala
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/2 tablespoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon ground pepper fresh
• 3 teaspoons cayenne pepper more or less depending on heat preference
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 pounds chicken thighs this can be made with frozen chicken and/or bone-in
• 1 cup heavy cream
• cucumber