Buttered Chicken

2 tsp garam masala
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp black cumin seeds
1 tsp fresh garlic, crushed
1 tsp salt
3 whole cardamoms
2 whole black peppercorns

Grind in mortar with pestle. Add to bowl with:

1 tsp ginger
2 tbsp tomato paste
2/3 cup yogurt
500 gr chicken, cut into bite sized pieces

Set aside.

Saute 2 finely chopped onions in 1/2 cup melted butter and 1 tbsp oil. Cook until golden brown. Add chicken mixture and cook, stirring constantly. After 5-7 minutes, cover with 2/3 cup water and add 2 bay leaves. Simmer covered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 2/3 cup cream and cook for another 10 minutes.

Serve with naan.