Heat oil in a pan and fry the potato pieces with little turmeric powder and salt. Once they are golden yellow, remove from the pan and keep aside.

Heat some more oil and add bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves, star anise, chopped onion and crushed garlic. Sautè until the onion turns translucent and the mixture starts spreading aroma.

Now, add grated ginger, green chillies and tomato. Stir till the tomato becomes soft and mushy.

Add cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and required salt and stir for 2 minute on medium flame.

Now, add the fried potato and mix well.

Add 3 cups of warm water and bring it to boil.

Now, add the chicken pieces and cover the lid. Cook for 15-20 minutes on low flame.