Indian
Indian - Curries and Gravies
Afghani Chicken
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 500g boneless chicken thighs, cut into pieces
- • 2 tbsp butter
- • 1 onion, finely chopped
- • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- • 1/4 cup cashews, ground to a paste
- • 1/2 cup double cream
- • 1/2 cup yogurt, whisked
- • 1 tsp garam masala
- • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Coat the chicken in the yogurt, half the ginger-garlic paste, and salt; rest for 30 minutes.
2
Phase 2
Melt the butter and saute the onion until translucent, then add the remaining ginger-garlic paste.
3
Phase 3
Stir in the cashew paste, garam masala, and black pepper; cook until the butter separates.
4
Phase 4
Add the chicken with its marinade and 1/2 cup water; simmer gently until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Stir in the cream, simmer 2-3 minutes, and serve with naan or rice.