2 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
Two 1 3/4-inch cinnamon sticks
2 large onions, finely chopped
One 2 1/2-inch piece ginger, peeled and grated
6 cloves garlic, crushed
2 fresh green chiles (or 1 teaspoon chili powder)
Salt
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons strained tomatoes (such as Pomì)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
3 tablespoons whole-milk yogurt (plus extra for serving)
2 pounds 3 ounces skinless chicken legs, or 1 3/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
3 tablespoons ground almonds
1 teaspoon garam masala