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  chili powder

  2 tsp
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  cumin seeds

  2 tbsp
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  cinnamon sticks broken into pieces

  2
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  cardamom pods

  14
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  black peppercorns

  1 tsp
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  sweet smoked paprika

  2 heaping tsp
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  coriander seeds

  4 tsp
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  ground nutmeg

  ½ tsp
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  turmeric powder

  1 tbsp
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  freshly squeezed lemon juice

  1 tbsp
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  plain yogurt

  8 oz
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  tomato paste

  1 heaping tsp
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  chicken thighs, air-chilled, boneless, skinless (approx. 30 oz)

  6
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  yellow onions quartered

  4 oz
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  ginger (2 in.)

  1 piece
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  unsalted butter

  4 oz
  4 oz ghee
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  tomatoes (fresh, halved or canned)

  8 oz
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  salt

  1 heaping tsp
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  curry leaves (optional)

  20
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  heavy whipping cream

  8 oz

Steamed Rice

• 

  basmati rice

  8 oz
• 

  water

  35 oz
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  cilantro chopped, to garnish

  10 sprigs