Mughlai Chicken

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 5 cardamom pods, bruised
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3 pounds boned chicken thighs, each cut into 2
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 3/4 cup flaked almonds, toasted, to garnish
• 1/2 teaspoon dried chili flakes
• 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
• 4 cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sultanas (golden raisins)
• 1 (1-inch) piece ginger, peeled
• 4 tablespoons ground almonds
• 1/2 cup heavy cream