Chicken And Cashew Nuts In Black Spices Recipe

Name: Chicken And Cashew Nuts In Black Spices
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs skinless chicken, and jointed; 4 ounces desiccated coconut; 12 garlic cloves, peeled; 1/2 inch piece fresh ginger, chopped; 2 1/2 tablespoons coriander seeds; 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 6 dried red chilies; 6 cloves; 3 inches cinnamon sticks; 8 ounces cashew nuts; 1 large onion, chopped; 5 tablespoons oil; salt

Servings: persons

3 lbs skinless chicken, and jointed
4 ounces desiccated coconut
12 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 inch piece fresh ginger, chopped
2 1/2 tablespoons coriander seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
6 dried red chilies
6 cloves
3 inches cinnamon sticks
8 ounces cashew nuts
1 large onion, chopped
5 tablespoons oil
salt

1
In a dry pan roast the coconut, garlic, ginger, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, red chillies,cloves and cinnamon over low heat for 5 minutes.
2
Add 2 oz of the cashew nuts and the onion cook for 10 mins stirring all the time to prevent burning and sticking.
3
Turn off the heat and allow to cool.
4
In a blender process the spices with 3/4 cup water to make a fine smooth paste.(a coarse paste will give the appearance of a curdled curry) Set the paste aside. Wash blender.
5
Grind 1 oz of the nuts with 1 tbsp water to make a paste.
6
Heat the oil in a heavy pot and fry the spice mixture over low heat for 10 minutes Add the ground cashew nuts and salt to taste, cook 2 minutes.
7
Add the chicken and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
8
Add 3 cups warm water and cook on low for 10 mins with the pot covered.
9
Add the remaiming nuts and cook till the chicken is tender.
10
The curry should appear as a dark thick sauce with the whole nuts and chicken.
11
Serve with lemon rice for a nice change.

1386

kcal

Calories

Fat

165

Carbs

127

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs skinless chicken, and jointed, 4 ounces desiccated coconut, 12 garlic cloves, peeled, 1/2 inch piece fresh ginger, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken And Cashew Nuts In Black Spices 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.

Chicken And Cashew Nuts In Black Spices

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