Chicken Curry In A Hurry (Bhuna Masala Murgh)

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 serranos, stemmed and coarsely chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 3 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 4 tablespoons oil
• 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs and/or breasts, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 cup water
• 4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped