Savor the Flavors of Indian Chicken Curry Recipe

Name: Savor the Flavors of Indian Chicken Curry Recipe
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 2 lbs (about 1 kg) of chicken, preferably skinless and cut into pieces; 1 cup of plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste; 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon of red chili powder (adjust to taste); Salt, to taste; For the Curry Base; 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil; 1 cinnamon stick; 3-4 green cardamom pods; 3-4 cloves; 2 bay leaves; 2 medium-sized onions, finely chopped; 3-4 tomatoes, pureed; 1 tablespoon of coriander powder; 1 teaspoon of cumin powder; 1 teaspoon of garam masala; 1 teaspoon of paprika (for color, optional); 1 cup of water; Salt, to taste; Fresh cilantro (coriander), for garnish