Indian Creamy Cashew Chicken With Saffron Recipe

Name: Indian Creamy Cashew Chicken With Saffron
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken, boneless, cut into small cubes; 2 tablespoons oil or 2 tablespoons ghee; 2 cardamom pods; 1 -2 stick cinnamon; 2 cloves; 4 bay leaves; 1/4 cup ground cashews; 1/2 cup light cream; 1 pinch saffron (several threads soaked in 1 tbsp water or milk); fresh cilantro, for garnish; garam masala, for garnish; Paste; 1 large onion, quartered; 1/4 cup ground tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste; 1/2 teaspoon ginger paste; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder; 2 teaspoons cumin powder; 2 teaspoons coriander powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 lb chicken, boneless, cut into small cubes
2 tablespoons oil or 2 tablespoons ghee
2 cardamom pods
1 -2 stick cinnamon
2 cloves
4 bay leaves
1/4 cup ground cashews
1/2 cup light cream
1 pinch saffron (several threads soaked in 1 tbsp water or milk)
fresh cilantro, for garnish
garam masala, for garnish
Paste
1 large onion, quartered
1/4 cup ground tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon garlic paste
1/2 teaspoon ginger paste
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 teaspoons cumin powder
2 teaspoons coriander powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice

1
Paste:
2
Put all the paste ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth and set aside.
3
In a heavy bottom pot heat oil or ghee on a low heat. Add whole spices and saute until they are slightly brown.
4
Add paste mixture into pot with whole spices and fry until mixture is slightly browned.
5
Add chicken cubes. Cover and cook over low heat until chicken is tender.
6
Add ground nuts, cream and saffron. Cook further for 10 minutes until mixture is creamy and thick. Add a little water if necessary.
7
Transfer into a serving dish and garnish with coriander leaves and garam masala.

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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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb chicken, boneless, cut into small cubes, 2 tablespoons oil or 2 tablespoons ghee, 2 cardamom pods, 1 -2 stick cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Indian Creamy Cashew Chicken With Saffron 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.

Indian Creamy Cashew Chicken With Saffron

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