marinade:

1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into one inch cubes

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1/2 tsp ground coriander

1 cup plain yogurt (not nonfat–I used 2%)

2 garlic cloves, smashed

1 T canola oil

juice of one lime

3/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

1/4 tsp garam masala

1/2 tsp turmeric

1 inch piece fresh ginger

masala sauce:

1 T canola oil

1 yellow onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 T fresh ginger, minced

1 T garam masala

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1 1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

28 oz diced tomatoes

3/4 cup cream

juice of one lime

wooden skewers