Creamy Cashewnut (kaju) masala

SERVING FOR: 4 person

COOKING TIME: 20minutes

INGREDIENTS:

1.  Chicken ½ kg

2.  Whole garam masala (star 1,cinnamon 1 small stick,2 cloves,2 bay leaf)

3.   Onion 1 chopped

4.   Green chillies 5 slit

5.   Tomato 1 chopped

6.   Ginger and garlic paste 1 tsp

7.   Turmeric powder ½ tsp

8.   Coriander powder 1 tsp

9.   Thick coconut milk 1 cup

10.  Cashew 20 (soak in warm water and grind into smooth paste)

11.  Salt to taste

12.  Ghee 2 Tbsp

13.  Oil 2 Tbsp

14.  Coriander leaves chopped for garnish

15.  Roasted cashew nuts 5 for garnish

METHOD:

·   In a deep bottom non stick vessel add oil and ghee

·   To that add whole garam masala

·   Then add chicken ,stir well

·   To that add onion, green chilli,tomato,salt,ginger and garlic paste and stir well for 3 minutes in medium heat

·   Then add turmeric powder and coriander powder, mix well for 2 minutes

·   Add ½ cup water and close the lid and cook the chicken

·   After the chicken is done add coconut milk and cashew nut paste stir well and boil for another 5 minute

·   Last garnish with coriander leaves and roasted cashew nuts

·   Serve hot with  roti,chappati