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, 1/2" piece; minced 1 1/2 c Tomato; finely chopped

1 1/2 ts Cilantro, ground

3/4 ts Cumin, ground

1/2 ts Chilli 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. Saute cinnamon, cloves and bay leaf 1 minute. Add onion and saute until dark brown (about 20 to 25 minutes), stirring frequently to prevent burning. Add garlic and ginger; cook 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until soft, about 8 minutes. Mash with the back of a spoon. Add cilantro powder, cumin chilli powder, turmeric and salt. Cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add yogurt; mix well. Add chicken. cover and cook on medium heat until chicken is tender. Garnish with fresh cilantro.