Chicken tikka masala recipe

1 large onion, peeled

2 fresh green chillies

1" piece of ginger, peeled

3 garlic cloves, peeled

tsp red chilli powder

1 tsp turmeric

2 tsp garam masala

1 tbsp soft brown sugar

1 tbsp tomato puree

400g tinned chopped tomatoes

4 boneless chicken breasts (approx 150g each), cubed

10 dried curry leaves

4-6 tbsp natural yoghurt

Handful of fresh coriander leaves, chopped

For the steamed rice

400g basmati rice, rinsed

600ml cold water

Salt and pepper

3 cardamom pods, lightly crushed

2 star anise