Ingredients
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2 teaspoons garam masala
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2 teaspoons tandoori masala powder
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2 teaspoons Madras curry powder
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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½ teaspoon ground cardamom
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½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
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3 tablespoons butter, divided
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1 yellow onion, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger
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1 cup tomato puree
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1 cup half-and-half
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¼ cup plain yogurt
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⅓ cup cashews
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1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed
Directions
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Gather the ingredients.
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Make a spice mix by combining garam masala, tandoori masala, curry powder, cumin, cardamom, cayenne, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
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Place chicken in a large bowl and add 1/2 of the spice mixture; turn to coat evenly.
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Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
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Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in remainder of the spice mixture, garlic, lemon juice, and ginger; cook and stir until combined, about 1 minute.
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Stir tomato puree into onion mixture and cook, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Pour in half-and-half and yogurt. Reduce heat to low and simmer sauce, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
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Blend cashews in a blender until finely ground. Add sauce to the blender; puree until smooth.
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Pour blended sauce over chicken in the skillet. Simmer until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.
Tips
If you have trouble finding tandoori masala, it is a blend of paprika, cumin, coriander, garlic, ginger, and cardamom.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 552 | Calories |
| 38g | Fat |
| 22g | Carbs |
| 33g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 552 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 38g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat 16g | 79% |
| Cholesterol 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium 542mg | 24% |
| Total Carbohydrate 22g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% |
| Total Sugars 7g | |
| Protein 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin C 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium 175mg | 13% |
| Iron 5mg | 26% |
| Potassium 870mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
