Indian Tomato Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 large onion , chopped
• 4 cloves garlic , chopped
• 1 slice fresh ginger root
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cardamom
• 1 piece cinnamon stick , 1 inch
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
• 2 bays leaves
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 6 skinlesss chicken thighs
• 1 can whole peeled tomatoes , 14.5 ounce

Instructions

1. 1

   Place onion, garlic and ginger in a food processor and process into a paste. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add onion paste and saute, stirring continuously, for about 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir in the cumin, turmeric, salt, pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves and nutmeg. Saute, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes. Place chicken pieces in skillet and stir them around with the spice mixture until they are well coated.

3. 3

   Saute for another 4 minutes, then pour in the tomatoes with liquid and stir. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 to 2 hours, or until the oil has separated from the liquid. Stir occasionally. (Note: If you simmer uncovered, the sauce will thicken; add water, or keep covered while simmering.)