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Chicken Shahi

Chicken Shahi

by Nabeela Kauser
Treat your taste buds to a rich and creamy chicken dish with bold spices and a hint of sweetness. This recipe offers a balance of flavors that will transport you to the streets of India with every bite. Don't miss out on this exquisite culinary experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 364 kcal

Ingredients

  • 500 g Chicken Breast diced
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 2 Onions finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Ginger grated
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp Chilli Powder
  • 200 g Tomato Passata
  • 100 ml Double Cream
  • 50 g Cashew Nuts soaked in water
  • 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh Coriander Leaves for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Add chopped onions and cook until translucent.
  • Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cook for another minute.
  • Add diced chicken breast to the pan and cook until browned on all sides.
  • Sprinkle ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, and chilli powder over the chicken. Stir well to coat.
  • Pour in the tomato passata and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
  • In a blender, combine soaked cashew nuts with double cream until smooth.
  • Pour the creamy cashew mixture into the pan with the chicken. Stir gently to combine.
  • Sprinkle garam masala over the dish and season with salt to taste.
  • Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Notes

Ensure to soak the cashew nuts in water for at least 30 minutes before blending.
Adjust the amount of chilli powder according to your desired level of spiciness.
Serve hot with steamed rice or naan bread for a delicious meal.
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 364kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 26gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 1320mgPotassium: 813mgFibre: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 717IUVitamin C: 6mgVitamin D: 1µgCalcium: 58mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Chicken, Chicken Curry, Chicken Shahi, Coconut Chicken Curry, Dinner, Indian, Indian Food
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