Soak the Chillies in hot water for 30 mins to overnight, when the skins are soft, remove the stems and puree. This should yield 4 tsps of chilli paste

Fry the Onions till golden brown and then puree with a little water as required. This should yield 4 tsps of fried onion paste. Be sure to save the oil.

Blanch the tomatoes in hot water till the skins split, remove and puree this should yield 1 cup.

Grind the cashews with half the cream to make a paste. This should yield 4 tsps of cashew paste.

Marinate the Chicken pieces with salt and pepper, yogurt, all the powder spices, 2 of the 3 tsps of ginger and garlic paste and add half of the chilli paste and mix well. Leave aside for 30 mins to overnight.

Heat some of the oil that the onions were fried in and add the last tsp of ginger and garlic paste and saute for a few seconds

Add all the chicken and allow to lightly brown on one side before flipping over.

Scrape in all the left over marinade and cook for about 10 mins

Add the rest of the chilli paste and onion paste and stir

Add the Tomato paste

Once it thickens add the water and salt to taste

Cook the Chicken till tender

Turn the heat off and add the cashew paste

Add the rest of the fresh cream and stir

Light a piece of coal and put it in a stainless steel container in the gravy, add cloves, oil and let the steam infuse in the gravy for about 10 - 15 mins