Chicken Simmered in Spiced Yogurt Recipe

Name: Chicken Simmered in Spiced Yogurt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup roasted cashews, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 6 cardamom pods; 1 cinnamon stick, broken; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 2 tablespoons Ginger Paste; 2 tablespoons Garlic Paste; 1/2 cup Onion Paste; 1 long hot green chile, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 medium tomato, coarsely chopped; 4 whole chicken legs, separated into drumsticks and thighs and skinned; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 1/8 teaspoon saffron threads; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 cups plain low-fat yogurt

Servings: persons

1/2 cup roasted cashews, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 cardamom pods
1 cinnamon stick, broken
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
2 tablespoons Ginger Paste
2 tablespoons Garlic Paste
1/2 cup Onion Paste
1 long hot green chile, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 medium tomato, coarsely chopped
4 whole chicken legs, separated into drumsticks and thighs and skinned
2 teaspoons garam masala
1/8 teaspoon saffron threads
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cups plain low-fat yogurt

1
In a mini food processor, finely grind the cashews.
2
Heat the oil in a large skillet.
3
Add the cardamom, cinnamon, bay leaf and peppercorns and cook over moderate heat until sizzling, about 2 minutes.
4
Add the Ginger Paste and Garlic Paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
5
Add the Onion Paste, green chile and cashews and cook for 1 minute.
6
Add the tomato and cook until the liquid evaporates, about 2 minutes.
7
Add the chicken, garam masala and saffron and season with salt and pepper.
8
Cook, stirring, until fragrant and the chicken turns white, about 3 minutes.
9
Add the yogurt and bring to a simmer, then cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, about 50 minutes.
10
Season with salt and pepper and serve.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup roasted cashews, coarsely chopped, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 6 cardamom pods, 1 cinnamon stick, broken, and more.

Yes, Chicken Simmered in Spiced Yogurt 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 Simmered in Spiced Yogurt

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