Ingredients
Butter | 1 | tbsp. |
Boneless chicken, cubed | 500 | g |
Onions, minced | 2 | |
Tomato, pureed | 1 | |
Tomato paste or sauce | 1 | tbsp. |
Garlic, minced | 1 | tsp. |
Ginger, minced | 1 | tsp. |
Coriander powder | 2 | tsp. |
Kashmiri chilli powder | 1 | tsp. |
Garam masala or chicken masala | 1 | tsp. |
Kasuri methi / dried fenugreek leaves | 1 | large pinch |
Milk | 250 | ml |
Cream or pureed cashew paste, soak and grind cashew nuts | 3 | tbsp. |
Salt | 1 ~ 2 | tsp. |
Turmeric powder | 1/4 | tsp. |
Coriander leaves / cilantro | garnish |
Directions
- Heat the butter in a pan under medium heat. Add minced onion and stir until brown.
- Add the ginger, garlic, coriander, chilli powder, turmeric, and salt. Fry for a minute until fragrant.
- Pour the pureed tomato and tomato paste into the mix. Stir for 3 to 4 minutes until the mixture bubbles uniformly.
- Stir kasuri methi, milk and cubed chicken into the mix. Cover with a lid and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until chicken is soft. Check occasionally and give the curry a stir. Keep the flame on sim.
- When the chicken is cooked soft, open the lid and cook for a further 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually add a small amount of water if the gravy is too thick.
- When done, add the garam masala or chicken masala and the cream or cashew paste. Give it a good stir, but don’t boil.
- Season with salt to taste and remove from fire.
- Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.