Ingredients 

• 5 tbsp.veg oil
• 3/4 tsp whole cumin seeds 
• 1" stick of cinnamon - 
• 2 bay leaves 
• 6 whole cardamom pods 
• 1/4 tsp whole peppercorns 
• 2 med sized onions peeled and finely chopped 
• 6-7 garlic cloves peeled and finely chopped 
• 1 pound of fresh tomatoes peeled and finely chopped (tinned can be substituted)
• 1" cube of fresh ginger peeled and finely chopped 
• 3 lb.jointed chicken pieces skinned 
• 1-1/2 tsp salt 
• 1 tsp red pepper powder 
• 1/2 tsp garam masala.

• Heat the oil in a large, wide pot over a med-high flame. 
• When hot put in the cumin seeds, cinnamon, bay leaves, and pepper corns. 
• Stir once and then add the onions, garlic, and ginger. 
• Stir and let it fry till the onions pick up brown specs. 
• Now put in the tomatoes, salt and the red pepper powder, stir fry for about 2-3 mins till the onions become soft and mushy. 
• Now add the chicken pieces, stir to mix and bring to a boil. 
• Pressure cook after adding 1 cup of hot water for about 15 mins. 
• Once the meat is tender add the garam masala and cook with open lid for about 5 mins in order to reduce the liquid somewhat.