2 lbs skinless, boneless chicken, preferably dark meat, cut into 2 - inch pieces 1/2
cup plain yogurt (not Greek) 3 cloves garlic, grated into paste on a Microplane 1 (1 - inch) piece fresh ginger, finely chopped 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon whole coriander 1 teaspoon whole fennel 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 — 3 green chiles, seeded if desired 1 teaspoon garam masala 1/2
cup almond meal (or 1/2
cup cashews, that you will then need to grind into a paste with fennel, coriander, and cilantro) 1/2
cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped Ghee rice or
chapati, for serving