3 tb Oil
1    Cinnamon stick
4    Cloves, whole
1    Bay leaf
1 1/2 c  Onion; finely chopped
6    Garlic clove; minced
Ginger, 1/2" piece; minced
1 1/2 c  Tomato; finely chopped
1 1/2 ts Cilantro, ground
3/4 ts Cumin, ground
1/2 ts Chilli powder
1/2 ts Turmeric
Salt; to taste
1 c  Yogurt
8    Chicken thigh; skinned
2 tb Cilantro, fresh; chopped

Heat oil in a 3-quart saucepan on medium high heat. Saute cinnamon, cloves
and bay leaf 1 minute. Add onion and saute until dark brown (about 20 to
25 minutes), stirring frequently to prevent burning. Add garlic and ginger;
cook 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until soft, about 8 minutes. Mash
with the back of a spoon. Add cilantro powder, cumin chilli powder,
turmeric and salt. Cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add yogurt; mix well. Add
chicken. cover and cook on medium heat until chicken is tender. Garnish
with fresh cilantro.