1 tsp red chilli flakes
2 green chillies, halved
1 tsp ground coriander
Β½ tsp dried fenugreek leaves, crushed
2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
1 tbsp chopped garlic
Β½ tbsp garlic paste
Β½ tbsp ginger paste
Β½ lemon, juice only
4 onions, finely chopped
4 tomatoes, chopped
1 bay leaf
2 black cardamom pods
Β½ tsp black peppercorns
1Β½ tsp red chilli powder
2.5cm/1in piece cinnamon stick, broken in half
5 cloves
5 tbsp vegetable or corn oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp ground cumin
ΒΌ tsp garam masala
2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground turmeric
whole chicken (1.2kg–1.5kg/2lb 11oz-3lb 5oz), skinned and cut into 8 pieces on the bone
rice or parathas, to serve