Shahi chicken

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
½ cup Unsalted cashew nuts
3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
1 medium Onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Garam masala, after a commercial mix, or a homemade blend (grind together 5 cloves, 5 cardamom pods, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 bay leaf, pinch of mace unti powdery)
1 teaspoon Crushed garlic
1 teaspoon Crushed ginger
¼ teaspoon Red chili powder or cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon Coander powder (opt)
¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder
1 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1\" strips
½ can Crushed tomatoes
¼ cup Heavy cream
¼ cup Golden raisins
½ teaspoon Cardamom powder

Directions

Place cashew nuts in small bowl and cover with hot water. Soak 30 minutes and drain most of the water. Blend nuts in blender until they form a somewhat smooth paste that retains some texture. Heat oil in a saucepan or wok and saute the onions until golden brown. "Splutter fry" ½ teaspoon of the garam masala powder, and reserve the remainder to garnish the finished dish. Quickly add garlic, ginger, red chili powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder to the pan.

Add the chicken and mix well until the meat is sealed with the spices, about 2 minutes. Mix in tomatoes and simmer until the chicken is cooked. Then add the cashew paste and cream. Bring to a boil. If needed, correct the consistency of the dish by adding water. You want a smooth, slightly thick sauce. Raise heat and "fimmer" dish until the oil floats on top. Add raisins. Garnish with remaining garam masala and cardamom powder. Serves 2 as a main dish, 4 if served with other dishes.

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