Chicken In Creamy Yoghurt Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken In Creamy Yoghurt Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs chicken fillets, cubed, rinsed and drained; 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons ghee; 1/2 cup chopped shallot; 2 green peppers, seeded and cubed; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons ghee; 2 bay leaves; 2 cinnamon sticks; 6 green cardamom pods; 4 cloves; 1 large onion, chopped finely; 1 tablespoon garlic paste; 1 tablespoon ginger paste; 3 teaspoons ground cumin; 3 teaspoons ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 cup tomato puree; 3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt; 1 teaspoon garam masala; salt; fresh coriander (to garnish); Cashew Paste; 1/2 cup unsalted cashews, ground to a paste with; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup cream

Servings: persons

2 1/2 lbs chicken fillets, cubed, rinsed and drained
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons ghee
1/2 cup chopped shallot
2 green peppers, seeded and cubed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons ghee
2 bay leaves
2 cinnamon sticks
6 green cardamom pods
4 cloves
1 large onion, chopped finely
1 tablespoon garlic paste
1 tablespoon ginger paste
3 teaspoons ground cumin
3 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 cup tomato puree
3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 teaspoon garam masala
salt
fresh coriander (to garnish)
Cashew Paste
1/2 cup unsalted cashews, ground to a paste with
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup cream

1
Heat butter and saute chicken pieces for 5 minutes.
2
Add shallots and green pepper, stirfry for 3-4 minutes.
3
Remove sauteed items.
4
Add the oil to the remaining butter.
5
Add the whole spices: bay leaves, cinnamon, green cardamom and cloves.
6
Add onion, garlic and ginger, and fry until lightly browned.
7
Add ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, tomato puree and salt.
8
Cook gently until the oil separates.
9
Reduce heat and slowly add in the yoghurt while stirring.
10
Add chicken, shallots, green pepper and cashew-cream paste.
11
Spinkle garam masala, simmer for 5 minutes.
12
Garnish and serve with naan or rice.

940

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* 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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 lbs chicken fillets, cubed, rinsed and drained, 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons ghee, 1/2 cup chopped shallot, 2 green peppers, seeded and cubed, and more.

Yes, Chicken In Creamy Yoghurt Sauce 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 In Creamy Yoghurt Sauce

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