½ shatkora (available in Asian grocery stores), halved lengthways and thinly sliced
shatkora wedges
5 garlic cloves, crushed
4cm/1½in piece fresh root ginger, minced
½ onion, finely chopped
3 bay leaves
3 cardamom pods, seeds only
¼ tsp chilli powder
1 large cinnamon stick
¼ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp curry powder
¼ tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp ground turmeric
2 tbsp vegetable oil
200ml/7fl oz plain yoghurt
2 chickens, jointed into pieces
chapatis, warmed