3 tb Oil

      1    Cinnamon stick

      4    Cloves, whole

      1    Bay leaf

  1 1/2 c  Onion; finely chopped

      6    Garlic clove; minced

           Ginger, fresh, 1 1/2";
           -minced
  1 1/2 c  Tomato; finely chopped

  1 1/2 ts Coriander, ground

    3/4 ts Cumin, ground

    1/2 ts Indian chillie 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.  SautB cinnamon, cloves
  & bay leaf 1 minute.  Add onion & sautB until dark brown (about 20-25
  minutes), stirring frequently to prevent burning.  Add garlic & ginger;
  cook 2 minutes.  Add tomatoes & cook until soft, about 8 minutes. Mash with
  back of spoon.  Add coriander, cumin, chillie powder, turmeric & salt. Cook
  2 to 3 minutes.  Add yogurt; mix well. Add chicken. Cover & cook on medium

  heat until chicken is tender. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
                              per Joe Waring