First I gently rub the chicken thigh meat with salt and turmeric;
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I marinade it in yogurt, and let it soak for several hours.
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With some clove, black pepper, and cumin seeds in a saucepan,
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I heat them with ample oil, to extract the fragrance.
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I put the chopped onion into the pan and stir-fry on medium fire;
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when the color turns amber I'll switch to low fire.
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Then, I add garlic and ginger, and stir-fry even more.
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I also put in some tomato and diligently remove all the internal water.
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Ah, from this point it's my right hand's critical moment.
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As soon as I've picked out cardamom, coriander, and other spices,
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I sprinkle them into the pan, while sketching in my heart
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the smiles of happiness of my valuable guests.
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Once the fragrant curry flavor has risen up,
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I put in the entirety of the marinaded chicken and yogurt.
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Without burning them even the slightest, I stir-fry on low fire;
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as soon as heat has worked through the meat, I'll finish with some salt.
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Ah, once again, it's my right hand's show time.
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I'll add some more fragrance with clove and cinnamon.
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You probably can hardly wait any longer at your dining table.
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I'll serve plenty to everyone. Now please enjoy your food.
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Ah, the spice's even done its magic on
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the after-meal sweet masala chai--what a calming scent!
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As I burn into my heart the smiles of happiness
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of my valuable guests, I bid all of you another good night.
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