Chicken Korma Recipe

Ingredients

• 12-15 raw almonds
• 2-3 green cardamom pods
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked peppercorn
• 1-inch cinnamon stick
• 2-3 whole cloves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1 1/2 teaspoon shredded coconut (optional)
• Silvered almonds and chopped cilantro (for garnish)
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 1/2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced, about 1 cup
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil