Ingredients for marinating the chicken
1 Kilo Chicken on the bone cut into 12-16 pieces
1/2 Teaspoon turmeric powder
1 Tablespoon of ginger garlic paste
1 Teaspoon of coriander powder
A little salt

Mix all of the above ingredients and let the chicken marinate for 6-12 hours, more the better.

Herbs, spices and condiments used are as follows
8 cloves
1 Cinnamon stick
6 green Cardamoms
2 Bay leaves
1/2 Teaspoon shahi jeera (caraway seeds)
A few pinches grated nutmeg and mace each
1 Teaspoon Coriander powder
1 Teaspoon red Chili powder (to taste)
5-6 Tablespoon of chopped fresh mint
2-3 chopped green Chilies
4-5 chopped Tomatoes
A whole bunch of fresh coriander leaves
For fried onions
About 8-9 medium size onions

Other Ingredients
Oil for deep frying and 3-4 tablespoon for cooking
1 Tablespoon of ginger garlic paste
1/2 cup of milk
A few strands of Saffron (kesar)
Desi ghee (clarified butter) about 6-7 Tablespoons
Cashew nuts ( a few or as many as you want)
Raisins and almonds are optional
Salt to taste

Alternative authentic ingredients
1 tablespoon Gram Masala Powder
1 tablespoon or less of Green Cardamom Powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
a pinch of red chilli powder(Optional)
a pinch of green chilli(Optional)
2 – 3 teaspoon garlic powder
2 -3 teaspoons of onion powder
2 – 4 teaspoons ginger powder
1 kilo basmati, jasmine or ganador rice
1 cup tomato paste(not tomato sauce)
1 cup milk or cream
Yogurt
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves
Saffron
Egg
Potato