India Style Chicken,Tomatoes and Garam Masala

A spicy main dish of chicken with
tomatoes seasoned with garam masala.

Ingredients:
5 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
1 inch stick of cinnamon
5 whole cardamom pods
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns
2 medium onions, finely chopped
6 to 7 cloves garlic, finely minced
1-inch cube fresh ginger, minced
6 medium tomatoes, peeled & chopped*
3 pounds chicken pieces, skinned
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala

Directions:
Heat the oil in a large, wide pot over medium heat.
When hot, put in the cumin seeds, cinnamon stick,
cardamom, bay leaves and peppercorns.
Stir once and immediately add the onions, garlic and ginger.
Stir this mixture around until the onion picks up brown specks.
Now put in the tomatoes, chicken, salt and cayenne pepper.
Stir to mix and bring to a boil. Cover tightly,
turn heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes
or until chicken is tender.
Stir a few times during this cooking period.
Remove cover and turn up heat to medium.
Sprinkle in the Garam Masala and cook,
stirring gently for about 5 minutes
in order to reduce the liquid somewhat.