• 1/2 cup ghee
• 3 whole cloves
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 4 smashed cardamom pods
• 1 extra large onion (1 lb) diced
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• 1 cup yogurt (don’t use low or no-fat)
• 1 cup cilantro
• 1 cup fresh mint
• 2-inch piece of ginger, sliced
• 2 large garlic cloves
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• 1 Tablespoon turmeric
• 2 Tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 Tablespoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
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• 3–4 sliced green chilis (split lengthwise)
• 1 lb diced tomatoes (3 medium tomatoes)
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• 1/4 cup oil
• 2 pounds chicken thigh meat (either boneless skinless, or bone-in, skin on) cut into pieces, salted. or substitute chickpeas, 3 cans rinsed and drained.
• 3 cups washed Basmati rice
• 3 cups chicken stock or water
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• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup cashews
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• Garnish with fresh cilantro and Cilantro Coconut Yogurt Sauce:
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Cilantro Coconut Yogurt Sauce

• 1 cup yogurt
• 1/4 cup flaked coconut or fresh grated coconut ( see above)
• 4 green chilis
• 1 bunch cilantro
• 1 inch ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
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Tempering oil for Cilantro Yogurt Sauce

• 1 1/2 teaspoon oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoon black gram dal
• 1 teaspoon brown mustard seed
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida powder
• a few curry leaves