| 2 | lb | Onions; grated or finely chopped |
| 4 | tb | Peanut or vegetable oil |
| 2 | | Or 3 garlic cloves; crushed |
| | A 1-inch piece of fresh ginger; crushed in a garlic press, or 1 1/2 , Juice of |
| ts | Grated fresh ginger |
| 1 | ts | Turmeric |
| 1 | ts | Ground cinnamon |
| 1 1/2 | ts | Ground coriander |
| 3/4 | ts | Ground cardamom |
| 1 | | Good pinch of cayenne or red chili powder; or to taste, (optional) |
| 2 | | Bay leaves |
| 6 | | Boneless and skinless chicken breasts; (app. 1 3/4 lb.), cut into smaller pieces |
| | Salt; (optional) |
| 1 | lb | Tomatoes; peeled and chopped, or a 14-oz can of chopped tomatoes |
| 2 | tb | Wine vinegar; (up to 3) |
| 2 | ts | Sugar or to taste |
