1. Skin the chicken and cut into joints.
2. Soak cashew nuts in hot water for 30 minutes.
3. Drain and grind with all the powders and coconut to a smooth paste.
4. Heat ghee or oil and add cloves, cardamoms and bay leaves.
5. Add onion and fry till golden brown. Add the ground paste and fry well.
6. Add chicken and about 2 cups of water. Add salt to taste.
7. Simmer till the chicken is cooked.
8. Serve hot with pulao, steamed rice or roti.

Serves:4 to 6