Chicken Curry in Cashew Paste

 

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You will see multiple cashew-chicken gravy recipes in Indian and international cousins…… Here is a custom recipe in the richness of gravy prepared with cashew paste masala. The medium consistent gravy makes this a perfect combination to go with Indian breads and also for boiled rice.

Ingredients 

For masala

  1. Green chilly : 5
  2. Sliced onion : 4 (medium)
  3. Tomato : 1 big
  4. Garlic paste : 3 T-sp
  5. Ginger paste : 1 T-sp
  6. Chilli powder  : 2 Tbl-sp (adjust)
  7. Turmeric powder  : ¼ T-sp
  8. Coriander powder  : 1 ½ T-sp
  9. Garam masala  : ½ T-sp
  10. Oil  : 1 ½ Tbl-sp (adjust)
  11. Curry leaves
  12. Salt for taste

For marinating

  1. Chicken : 1 ½ kg
  2. Chilli powder  : 1 ½ T-sp
  3. Turmeric powder : ¼ T-sp
  4. Ginger,garlic paste : 1 T-sp

For grinding

  1. Cashew Nuts : ½ Cup
  2. Cardamom  : 2
  3. Cloves : 2
  4. Cinnamon  : ¼ inch

Method

  • Marinate the chicken with the above ingredients mentioned and keep it for minimum an hour. I prefer overnight marinating in the fridge for making the chicken tender and tasty.
  • In a pan / kadai add oil and sauté the onions adding a little salt until light brown.
  • Then add the green chilli, ginger , garlic paste and fry it until the raw smells is gone.
  • Now add the chopped tomato and sauté it till well smashed.
  • Add the chilli powder , coriander powder along with turmeric powder and fry it for about 2 minutes; and add the marinated chicken and mix it well.
  • Now add ½ cup of water and close the lid and cook it.
  • Stir it in regular intervals. Add enough salt and cook it until soft.

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  • In a mixer, add the grinding ingredients and make a smooth paste (adding enough water)
  • Add this to the chicken curry and let it boil well and switch off .
  • Finally add the garam-masala and curry leaves.

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Tips:-

  • The consistency is to be medium (not too thick or watery).
  • May add coriander leaves together with curry leaves.
  • I used whole chicken cut into medium pieces.

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