Indian Chicken Korma

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp canola oil
• 6 cloves garlic, finely-chopped
• 2 tbsp ginger, chopped
• 1 onion(s), chopped
• 3 whole cloves
• 3 tbsp turmeric
• 1 tbsp garam masala
• 1 cinnamon stick(s)
• 1 tbsp coriander, ground
• 1 tbsp black cardamom seeds
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast half, cut into large cubes
• 6 - 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into large cubes
• 2 cups 35% (whipping) cream
• 1/2 cup cilantro, fresh, chopped
• juice of one lemon
• salt, to taste
• pepper, freshly ground, to taste
• 1/4 cup almonds, sliced, blanched