North Indian Chicken Curry

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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

Garam Masala:

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