Ingredients

• 1/2 kg - chicken, chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 100g - curd
• 1 large onion, chopped
• A few strands of saffron
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste
• For the paste:
• 3 red chillies, deseeded
• 1/2 tsp - cumin seeds
• 1 star anise
• 3 black peppercorns
• 2 cardamom pods
• 1/2 inch long piece of cinnamon
• 1/4 cup - chopped coriander
• 1 inch ginger
• 8 cashew nuts
• 1 tsp - raisin

How to Make Kesar Dahi Chicken

• Heat oil in a large pan, fry onions till brown.
• Add ground spices and cook for 5 minutes.
• Add the chicken and fry till brown.
• Add 2 cups of water, curd and saffron strands and simmer till the chicken is cooked.
• Season with salt and remove from heat.
• Serve this dish hot with cashewnuts and raisins on top.