Everyday Chicken Curry

In a pan, add all the ingredients for the spice powder. Slow roast it and powder it. You can save this in an airtight container and use it later. This measurement is for this chicken curry.
In a heavy bottomed pan, add oil. Add the bay leaves and onions. Sprinkle some salt and cook until the onions are a little brown and golden. Add the ginger-garlic paste, chili paste and roast and cook for another 3-5 minutes. Toss in the cleaned chicken, with some salt, red chili powder and turmeric, saute and brown the chicken turning it.Sprinkle all the powered masala, mix well. Later add the tomatoes puree, mix, and add the yogurt and salt. Mix everything very well. Add 2 cups of water, bring it to a boil, toss in cilantro, cover and cook for 20-25 minutes. Open the lid and cook for another 5 minutes. Serve hot with some plain rice or rotis.