Ingredients
- 2 chicken thighs, boneless, skin-on, cut into 2” pieces
Marinade:
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½ cup (100 g) plain yogurt
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1 tablespoon curry powder
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1 teaspoon kosher salt⅓ cup (50 g) cashew nuts
- ⅓ cup (50 g) cashew nuts
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⅞ cup (200 ml) water
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2 tablespoons coconut oil
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1 onion, chopped
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1 clove garlic, grated
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1 piece fresh ginger, peeled, grated
- ½ green bell pepper, seeded, cut into bite-sized pieces
Spices A:
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½ teaspoon fennel seeds
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10 whole cloves
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10 cardamom pods
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1 cinnamon stick
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1 bay leaf
- 1 red chili pepper, halved lengthwise, seeded
Spices B:
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2 teaspoons ground coriander
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1 teaspoon garam masala
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1 tablespoon ground paprika
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½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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½ teaspoon ground cumin
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¼ teaspoon chili powder
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1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
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⅞ cup (200 ml) coconut milk
- ⅜ cup (100 ml) milk
Directions
- In a large bowl, mix the ingredients for Marinade and coat the chicken. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight.
- In a separate pot, combine cashew nuts and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for another 5 minutes. Once the cashews have softened, transfer the cashews and water to a food processor. Blend until a smooth paste forms; set aside.
- Add coconut oil and Spices A to the pot and heat over [LOW] heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Once fragrant, add onions, chili peppers, garlic and ginger. Sauté for about 10 minutes or until the onions turn brown.
- Place the chicken from Step 1 along with the marinade into the pot and stir to combine. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add the cashew nut paste from Step 2, along with Spices B, salt, coconut milk, and milk into the pot. Stir well to combine. Cook over [MED] heat for about 3 minutes, or until it comes to a boil. Serve with rice or naan.
Notes: Adjust the recipe based on the pot size:
Product: 14cm Oven Pot
Ingredient Amount: Decrease by 75%
Cook Time: 5-10 min less
Serving Size: Serves 1
Product: 18cm Oven Pot
Ingredient Amount: Decrease by 50%
Cook Time: Use standard
Serving Size: Serves 1-2
Product: 26cm Oven Pot
Ingredient Amount: Increase by 50%
Cook Time: 5-10 min more
Serving Size: Serves 5-6
