GinGeR ChicKeN:

INGREDIENTS
1 kg chicken pieces of your choice (with or without bones)
4 tbsps fresh yogurt
2 tbsps coriander powder
2 tbsps cumin powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chilli powder
1"stick of cinnamon
5 cloves
4 pods green cardamom seeds removed
8 black peppercorns
1 large bay leaf
1 star anise
1 large onion chopped very fine
2 medium tomatoes chopped fine
1/2 cup water
Salt to taste
4"piece of ginger cut into julliennes
3-4 tbsps cooking oil
Chopped fresh coriander to garnish 

METHOD:

Heat a pan on a medium flame and gently roast the whole spices till aromatic. Stir often,when done, remove from fire and allow to cool.
Grind the spices to a fine powder and mix with the other powdered spices. Keep aside.
Put the yogurt in a large mixing bowl and add the powdered spice mix.

Blend all ingredients to a smooth paste.

Add the chicken to this marinade and mix,Cover and keep aside for 30 minutes.
heat the oil in a deep pan on a medium flame.

Add the onions and fry till they are pale golden in color.

Now add the tomatoes and fry till they are pulpy.
Add the chicken and marinade and stir fry for 10 minutes..
Add the water (1/2 cup), stir and cover the pan. Reduce the flame to simmer and cook till the chicken is almost done.
Remove the cover now, add the ginger (keep a little aside for garnishing), stir and increase the flame to medium.
Turn off fire, garnish with remaining ginger and chopped coriander