Badami Chicken

Ingredients

 * Whole Chicken, cut into small pieces - 1
 * yoghurt - 1 cup
 * onions, chopped - 6
 * ginger - 1
 * garlic pods - 10
 * Cloves - 6
 * cinnamon - 2
 * cardamom - 2
 * cashew nuts - 10
 * almonds - 10
 * coconut milk - 1 cup
 * oil - 1/2 cup
 * salt to taste
 * turmeric powder (haldi) - 1/2 teaspoon
 * chilli powder to taste

Directions
Make a paste of the ginger, garlic, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, cashews and almonds. Heat oil in a big vessel, and add the chopped onions. Fry them till they turn golden brown. Then put the ground masala and fry well. While frying this paste, add 3-4 tablespoons of water. ( you will notice that oil floats on top.) Now add the yoghurt and Chicken. Season it well with salt, haldi and chilli powder. Cook for 10 minutes, then add the coconut milk. Cook till done, and garnish with coriander leaves.