North Indian Chicken Curry

Name: North Indian Chicken Curry
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, skin removed, cut into 12 pieces; 3 tablespoons salt, divided; 4 teaspoons ground black pepper, divided; 1/4 cup ghee or clarified butter; 4 cups sliced onions; 3-4 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons minced garlic; 3 tablespoons minced ginger; 2 tablespoons minced green jalapeno chili; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons Garam Masala, recipe follows; 4 cups diced tomatoes; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 4 cups boiling potatoes, 2-inch cubes; 6 cups chicken stock, divided; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 1/2 tablespoon whole cloves; 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon cardamom seeds; 3 tablespoons cumin seeds; 3 tablespoons coriander seeds; 4 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks; 1/4 cup dried red chiles; 1/2 tablespoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/2 cup turmeric