Vij's Family Chicken Curry

Amounts and times written inside the steps are for the original quantity.

1. 01
   In a large pan, heat oil on medium heat for 1 minute. Add onions and cinnamon, and saute for 5 to 8 minutes, until onions are golden. Add garlic and saute for another 4 minutes. Add ginger, tomatoes, salt, black pepper, turmeric, cumin, coriander, garam masala and cayenne. Cook this masala for 5 minutes, or until the oil separates from the masala.
2. 02
   Remove and discard skin from the chicken thighs and add thighs to the masala. Stir well. Cook chicken thighs for 10 minutes, until the chicken looks cooked on the outside. Add sour cream and water and stir well. Increase the heat to medium-high. When curry starts to boil, reduce the heat to medium, cover and cook for 15 minutes stirring 2 or 3 times, until chicken is completely cooked. Poke the thighs with a knife. If the meat is still pink, cook for 5 more minutes. Remove and discard the cinnamon stick. Take chicken out and cool in a bowl or on a plate. Keep cooking curry on low while chicken cools.
3. 03
   Peel chicken meat off the bones (use tongs if still hot). Discard bones and stir chicken back into the curry. Just before serving, heat curry on medium heat until it starts to boil lightly. Stir in cilantro and serve on basmati rice.

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