Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, freshly grated
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
• 2 tablespoons ghee (see note, below)
• 1 large onion, medium dice
• 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
• 1 1/2 tablespoons garam masala
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder blend
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• One 28-ounce can whole tomatoes, crushed
• Pinch of granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, rough chopped
• Steamed basmati rice (see note, below)