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 CASHEW CHICKEN CURRY | 

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Cashew chicken curry is rich, creamy and mildly spiced chicken that goes well with  steamed rice, Chapathi, roti, naan or dosa and this curry can be made under 45 minutes. It is a typical chicken curry from Indian cuisine consists of chicken stewed in an onion tomato cashew based sauce and a variety of spices. This is one of the delicious recipe that I usually prepare for my family and friends during weekends and special occasions. If you like this recipe share it, tweet it and pin it. Please do try and post your comments.

RECIPE FOR CASHEW CHICKEN CURRY

Coarse        : Main, Chicken

Cuisine       : Indian

Author        : Jayashree

Prep Time   : 15 min

Cook Time  : 30 min

Total Time   : 45 min

INGREDIENTS

To Saute and Grind

• 1 tbsp oil

• 1.5 cup onion - roughly chopped

• 5 garlic

• 2 inch ginger

• 4 green chilli

• 1 medium sized tomato

• 12 cashews

• 1/2 cup water

For Curry

• 2 tbsp oil

• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds

• 1 tsp kasoori methi - crushed

• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder

• 2 tsp red chilli powder

• 1 tbsp coriander powder

• 1 tsp Garam Masala powder (optional)

• 1 pound boneless chicken

• salt to taste

• 1 cup water

• 1/4 cup coriander leaves

PROCEUDRE

• clean chicken with little turmeric powder and kept aside

• heat oil in a pan

• add roughly chopped onion, garlic, ginger and green chilli

• saute well

• add chopped tomato and cashews

• saute for few minutes or until it turn mushy

• cool down completely

• transfer into mixer grinder and grind to a smooth paste with half cup of water and keep aside

• heat oil in a pressure cooker

• add cumin seeds and kasoori methi

• add in the ground onion tomato paste

• add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and Garam Masala powder

• mix well and saute for 2 minutes

• add cleaned chicken pieces and salt

• mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes

• add 1 cup of water

• mix well

• pressure cook for 3-4 whistle in low medium flame

• garnish with coriander leaves

• serve with steamed rice, roti or dosa

• tastes creamy and delicious

NOTE

• I used boneless chicken, you may use bone in chicken
• adding Garam Masala is optional
• before garnish, if you like add cream or butter for rich gravy