Heat oil .add red chilli, c;oves, cardamom,cinnamon stick and bay leaf. fry till bay leaf turns golden brown.
Add the onion and fry for two minutes.add ginger - garlic paste and fry for 4-6 minute.
Add the chicken and fry for 5 mins. sprinkle in chilli , dhania powder, cumin powder and turmeric.Cover chicken + salt (add water if needed) and cook for around 15 mins until 3/4 cooked.
Add tomato paste and cook on low heat. just before removing , add the whipping cream and cook for a few mins .
Add garam masala and coriander leaves. remove after a couple of mins.