Gavthi (Indian Village) Chicken Curry

Name: Gavthi (Indian Village) Chicken Curry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste (see note); 1/2 tablespoon turmeric powder; 1 tablespoon red chile powder; 1 pound (450g) bone-in chicken drumsticks and thighs, optionally cut in half through the bone with a cleaver; Kosher salt; 1 teaspoon unroasted sesame seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds; 6 dry Kashmiri chiles; 5 peppercorns; One 1/2-inch stick cinnamon; 3 cloves; 2 tablespoons fresh grated coconut; 1 cup (240ml) water; 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil; 3 slit green chiles; 3 bay leaves; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; Fluffy white rice, for serving