Cashew Chicken Curry Recipe

Name: Cashew Chicken Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 2 medium onions, finely chopped (2 cups); 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger; 3 tablespoons curry powder; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 3 1/2 - 4 lbs chicken, cut into 10 serving pieces; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 3/4 cup cashews, roasted (1/4 lb); 3/4 cup plain yogurt; Accompaniment; cooked basmati rice or jasmine rice; Garnish; chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1/4 cup unsalted butter
2 medium onions, finely chopped (2 cups)
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
3 tablespoons curry powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
3 1/2 - 4 lbs chicken, cut into 10 serving pieces
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3/4 cup cashews, roasted (1/4 lb)
3/4 cup plain yogurt
Accompaniment
cooked basmati rice or jasmine rice
Garnish
chopped fresh cilantro

1
Heat butter in a 5- to 6-quart wide heavy pot over moderately low heat until foam subsides, then cook onions, garlic, and ginger, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add curry powder, salt, cumin, and cayenne and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add chicken and cook, stirring to coat, 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, including juice, and cilantro and bring to a simmer, then cover and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, about 40 minutes.
2
Just before serving: pulse cashews in a food processor or electric coffee/spice grinder until very finely ground, then add to curry along with yogurt and simmer gently, uncovered, stirring, until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes.
3
Note: Curry, without yogurt and cashews, can be made 5 days ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled, covered; reheat over low heat before stirring in yogurt and ground cashews.

379

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 2 medium onions, finely chopped (2 cups), 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Cashew Chicken Curry falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cashew Chicken Curry

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions