Kofta Curry - My Way - Inspired Cuisine

Ingredients

• 3 skinless boneless chicken thighs
• 1 medium onion
• 2 tbsp oil
• 6 small whole cardamom pods
• 1" piece cinnamon stick
• 6 whole cloves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp garlic paste
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 2 tsp ground coriander
• 2/3 cup yogurt
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 can Roma tomatoes (about 8 ounces)
• water
• kosher salt to taste
• 2-3 sprigs chopped fresh cilantro for garnish