You Will Need

* 3 chicken breasts
* 4 Tbsp olive or groundnut oil
* 5 cardamom pods
* a 5cm cinnamon stick
* 1 ½ onions
* 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
* 2 tsp garlic, minced
* 1 tsp cumin powder
* 1 tsp coriander powder
* ¼ tsp turmeric powder
* ½ to 1 tsp cayenne pepper
* 1 Tbsp paprika
* 1 tsp garam masala powder
* 1 large tomato
* 1 tsp tomato purée
* 5 fl oz water
* Salt to taste
* Yoghurt or 1 tin coconut milk, if desired
* Fresh coriander to garnish
* 1 sharp knife
* 1 chopping board
* 1 plate or tray
* 1 mixing bowl
* 1 large wide pan
* 2 wooden or regular spoons
* 1 bowl for mixing the spices