Murgh Mussallam

Ingredients:
1 X 3 lb chicken, skinned and cut into pieces
1 cup yoghurt
2 medium sized onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup oil
1 tsp ginger paste
1/2 tsp garlic paste
1/2 tsp garam masala powder
1 tbsp chopped corriander leaves
1/2 tsp red chillie powder or 2-3 green chillies
1/4 tsp nutmeg
50 gms almonds
50 gms raisins (optional)
Whole garam masala ( 2 each of cardamom, cinnamon sticks, cloves)
salt to taste
Lemon juice to taste

Method:
heat the oil in a medium sized sauce pan.
Add whole garam masala and as it begins to sizzle add the onions and fry till golden brown.
Mix in the nutmeg, ginger, garlic, salt and chillies and then add the chicken.
When the chicken browns slightly, add the yoghurt and wnough water to coat the chicken.
After a few minutes add the almonds and raisins and cook on low heat until the chicken is tender and the water has evaporated.
Add garam masala powder, lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves & serve.