Step 1

Heat the peanut oil in a large heavy bottomed dutch oven over medium high heat. Brown the chicken pieces for a few minutes.

Step 2

Remove the chicken from the pot and add the onions and garlic. Cook them for a few minutes until they soften then add the turmeric, yellow curry powder, garam masala and cardamom. Stir them well into the onions and garlic and cook for two minutes, stirring constantly.

Step 3

Return the browned chicken to the pot along with the fresh ginger and and chicken stock. Cover and bring to a slow simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 4

Add the yogurt and chickpeas and simmer slowly for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 5

Serve over plain basmati rice.