Badami Chicken

Chicken cooked in a rich gravy of Badam

Ingredients

1 whole chicken, cut into small pieces

1 cup yogurt

6 onions, chopped

1 inch ginger

10 cloves of garlic

6 cloves

2 inch cinnamon

10 almonds

4 cardamoms

10 cashew nuts

1 cup coconut milk

1/2 cup oil

1 tsp. turmeric powder

Cilantro for garnishing

Salt and chili powder to taste

Serve with

Naan or Parathas.

Method

1. Make a paste of the ginger, garlic, cloves, cinnamon, cardamoms, cashews and almonds.
2.Heat oil in a big vessel, add the chopped onions and fry until they turn golden.
3.Then add the ground masala and fry very well
4.While frying this paste, add 3-4 tbsp. of water-You will notice that oil floats on top.
5.Now add yogurt and the chicken
6.Season it well with salt, turmeric, and chili powder. Cook for 10 minutes.
7.Add coconut milk, cook till done Garnish with coriander leaves.