Indian Creamy Cashew Chicken With Saffron

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken, boneless, cut into small cubes
• 2 tablespoons oil or 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 tomato
• 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

Directions

1. 1

   Paste:

2. 2

   Put all the paste ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth and set aside.

3. 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. 4

   Add paste mixture into pot with whole spices and fry until mixture is slightly browned.

5. 5

   Add chicken cubes. Cover and cook over low heat until chicken is tender.

6. 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. 7

   Transfer into a serving dish and garnish with coriander leaves and garam masala.