| 2 | ts | Cumin seeds, whole |
| 1 | ts | Peppercorns, black |
| 1 | ts | Cardamom seeds |
| | Cinnamon (3 in stick) |
| 1 1/2 | ts | Black mustard seeds, whole |
| 1 | ts | Fenugreek seeds, whole |
| 5 | tb | White wine vinegar |
| 1 | ts | Salt |
| 1 | ts | Cayenne pepper |
| 1 | ts | Brown sugar, light |
| 10 | tb | Vegetable oil |
| 2 | lg | Yellow onions, peeled and cut into half-rings |
| 6 | tb | Water |
| | Ginger, fresh (1-inch cube), peeled and coarsely chopped |
| 10 | | Garlic cloves, peeled and coarsely chopped (or less) |
| 1 | tb | Coriander seeds, ground |
| 1/2 | ts | Turmeric, ground |
| 2 | lb | Chicken breast (boneless), cut into bite-sized pieces |
| 8 | oz | Tomato sauce |
| 1/2 | lb | New potatoes, peeled and quartered |
