5 pounds bone-in chicken pieces (breasts, legs, or a mix), skin removed
Spice Mix (makes 9 tbsp): 3 tablespoons toasted ground cumin 3 tablespoons toasted paprika 2 tablespoons toasted ground coriander seed 2 teaspoons ground turmeric 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Marinade: 6 tbsp spice mix 8 cloves garlic, grated 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated on the medium holes of a box grater 2 cups yogurt 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup salt
Sauce: 4 tablespoons butter or ghee 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, roughly mashed 4 cloves garlic, grated on the medium holes of a box grater 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems 1 cup heavy cream