Chicken Korma

1 (2 1/2 pound) cut-up chicken
2 cups yogurt
3 cloves garlic
2 medium onions, chopped
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, chopped
2 teaspoons peanut or sunflower oil
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground chili
1 teaspoon cumin
Seeds of 2 peeled cardamom pod
1 teaspoon poppy seed
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped

Place chicken in bowl and marinate in yogurt, 1 clove garlic, half an onion, paprika, ginger, salt and pepper for a few hours. Heat oil in large heavy casserole; gently sauté remaining onion and garlic for 1 minute. Remove and set aside.

Add to casserole the coriander, chili, cumin, cardamom seeds, poppy seed and turmeric. Fry for a few minutes. Add the chicken. Pour enough water to cover and add remaining marinade. Return onion and garlic with bay leaf. Simmer 45 minutes or until chicken is tender. Sprinkle with fresh coriander and serve.