On The Fridge

3 cardamom pods

3/4 -by- 1/2 -inch piece ginger root, peeled with a spoon and coarsely chopped

4 large cloves garlic, coarsely chopped

3/4 cup onion, coarsely chopped

1/3 cup vegetable oil

6 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs (about

1 3/4 pounds)

2 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped

Salt

One 13.5-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk

1 teaspoon cider vinegar

1/2 teaspoon garam masala