Ingredients
– 1.1 pounds (500 grams) boneless chicken pieces
– 200ml thick strained yogurt (such as Hung curd or Greek yogurt) for marination
– Juice from 1 lemon
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 tablespoon Kashmiri red chili powder or paprika
– 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
– 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
– 1 tablespoon garam masala
– 1 teaspoon cumin powder
– 1 teaspoon coriander powder
– 1 tablespoon kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
– 2 tablespoons oil or butter
– 150g fresh tomatoes or canned tomato products like passata or tomato paste
– 50g soaked whole cashews
– 50g unsalted butter for the sauce
– 100ml heavy cream
– 1 onion, sautéed (optional)
– Whole spices: 1 cinnamon stick, 4 cardamoms, 4 cloves
– 1 green chili (optional)
– Sugar to taste for balancing flavors
– Chopped coriander leaves for garnish
– Hot water as needed for sauce consistency
– Paneer instead of chicken
– Chickpeas instead of chicken
– Coconut yogurt for dairy-free swap
– Coconut cream for dairy-free swap
– Low-fat yogurt for low-calorie option
Instructions
1-Start by marinating the chicken to make it tender and full of flavor, which takes at least 12 hours for the best results.
2-First, mix 1.1 pounds (500 grams) of boneless chicken with 200ml thick yogurt, ginger garlic paste, lemon juice, salt, and spices.
3-Let it sit for at least 30 minutes, but overnight works wonders for flavor infusion.
4-Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by blending fresh tomatoes with soaked cashews and optional sautéed onions into a smooth puree.
5-Next, heat butter in a pan and fry whole spices like cinnamon, cardamoms, and cloves with ginger garlic paste.
6-Add the tomato-cashew puree and simmer until it thickens, then incorporate the marinated chicken.
7-Grill or pan-fry the chicken first for a smoky taste that enhances the dish.
8-Continue by adding the chicken to the sauce and cooking until tender, adjusting with hot water if needed.
9-Stir in heavy cream, extra butter, sugar, and kasuri methi towards the end.
10-Finally, garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.
Last Step:
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🥛 Use thick Greek yogurt for marination to prevent excess moisture and ensure tender chicken
🍅 Choose ripe, sweet tomatoes for a vibrant red sauce with natural sweetness that balances the spices
🔥 Grill the chicken fresh before adding to sauce for the best smoky flavor and charred edges
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Marinating Time: 12 hours minimum
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Marinating, Grilling, Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg