CHICKEN IN CREAMY YOGHURT SAUCE

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Make and share this Chicken in Creamy Yoghurt Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by eatrealfood

Categories     Curries

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 1/2 lbs chicken fillets, cubed, rinsed and drained
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons ghee
1/2 cup chopped shallot
2 green peppers, seeded and cubed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons ghee
2 bay leaves
2 cinnamon sticks
6 green cardamom pods
4 cloves
1 large onion, chopped finely
1 tablespoon garlic paste
1 tablespoon ginger paste
3 teaspoons ground cumin
3 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 cup tomato puree
3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 teaspoon garam masala
salt
fresh coriander (to garnish)
1/2 cup unsalted cashews, ground to a paste with
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup cream

Steps:

  • Heat butter and sauté chicken pieces for 5 minutes.
  • Add shallots and green pepper, stirfry for 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove sauteed items.
  • Add the oil to the remaining butter.
  • Add the whole spices: bay leaves, cinnamon, green cardamom and cloves.
  • Add onion, garlic and ginger, and fry until lightly browned.
  • Add ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, tomato puree and salt.
  • Cook gently until the oil separates.
  • Reduce heat and slowly add in the yoghurt while stirring.
  • Add chicken, shallots, green pepper and cashew-cream paste.
  • Spinkle garam masala, simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Garnish and serve with naan or rice.

Christine Corrick
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Jutt Jani
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I'm definitely going to be making this dish again and again.


lifesastruggle forsure
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Max Ortiz
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of vegetables you like, and you can adjust the seasonings to your taste.


Omayma Omayma
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Jayden Msindosi
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I'm not a big fan of yogurt, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was creamy and tangy, and it paired perfectly with the chicken.


Olivia Gallegos
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Tokelson Hutton
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The yogurt sauce is amazing! I could eat it on everything.


Blake Hofmeester
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to get dinner on the table in under an hour.


Toni Lord
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the yogurt sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


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