Rich and Smooth Chicken Stew

Ingredients

• Chicken 1kg
• Salt 1 tsp
• Pepper 1 tsp
• Greek Yogurt 1 Cup
• Ginger Garlic Paste 1 tbsp
• Oil ¼ Cup
• Onion 1 large size
• Green chillies 3-4
• Oil ¼ tsp
• Peppercorns 15-18
• Cloves 5-6
• Cinnamon 1-2
• Star Anise 1
• Green Cardamom 2-3
• Cashew Nuts ¼ Cup
• Milk ¼ Cup
• Fried onions, Coriander, Lemon Slices for garnishing

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Step 1

Blend the chicken with salt, pepper, Greek yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, and a bit of oil. Give it a good stir and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to an hour if you can.

Step 2

While the chicken marinates, blend the onion and green chilies until smooth.

Step 3

Heat some oil in a wok or deep pan, then add the whole spices—peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon, star anise, and green cardamom. Let them sizzle for about 30 seconds to release their aroma.

Step 4

Add the onion and chili paste to the spices and cook for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Then, toss in the marinated chicken and cook on medium-low heat for about 10 minutes.

Step 5

Pour in some water, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is tender.

Step 6

While the chicken cooks, blend the cashew nuts with milk until smooth. After the chicken has simmered, stir in the cashew paste and cream, mixing everything well.

Step 7

Let the stew cook for another 4-5 minutes to thicken up. Sprinkle fried onions on top, then turn off the heat.

Step 8

Serve it hot, garnished with more fried onions, lemon slices, and fresh coriander leaves. Enjoy!