Place the chicken in a large saucepan. Cover with 8 cups of water and bring to a boil. Using a large spoon, clean all the foam formed on the water.
Lower the heat to medium and add the onion, carrots, cilantro, and spices and cook for about an hour, covered.
Discard of the cilantro. You may use the soup as is to cook the Gondi dumplings in, or you may strain it, and have a clear broth for the Gondi.
Gondi is served with a plate of fresh green herbs such as basil, tarragon, mint, and sliced radishes.