Delicious Cashew Chicken Curry

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons butter butter
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 8 chicken thighs
• salt and pepper
• 3 medium onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (or to taste)
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (can use more)
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger (can use more)
• 1 -4 tablespoon curry powder (can use more)
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 (28 ounce) can chopped whole tomatoes (undrained)
• 1 1/2 cups cashew nuts (roasted or raw)
• 1 cup plain yogurt (use full-fat)

Recipe

• 1 in a food processor pulse the cashews until a very fine; set aside.
• 2 heat butter and oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat.
• 3 season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper then brown on both sides; remove to a plate.
• 4 add in onions, garlic, ginger and dried pepper flakes; saute until softened (about 4 minutes).
• 5 add in curry powder and cumin; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
• 6 add in the chicken pieces back to the pot and toss to coat.
• 7 add in the tomatoes with juice; bring to a simmer, cover and simmer for about 40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally, season with salt to taste.
• 8 just before serving, add in the ground cashews along with the yogurt; mix to combine and simmer uncovered over low heat for 4-5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
• 9 serve with cooked basmati rice or rice.