Ingredients

• 4 tbsp - oil
• Masala for seasoning:
• 4 - cloves
• 1 - cinnamon stick
• 4 - cardamom
• 1 - bay leaf
• 2 - large onions, finely sliced
• 2 - green chillies, sliced or whole
• 1/2 kg - chicken, washed and drained completely
• 2 tbsp - ginger-garlic paste
• 1/4 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp - red chilli powder
• 500 ml - water
• Grind to a paste: 2 tbsp - poppy seeds, soaked for 30 mins
• 2 tbsp - cashew nuts, soaked for 30 mins
• 1/4 tsp - cumin powder
• 1 tbsp - poppy seed
• 12 - cashews
• 3/4 tsp - coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp - cumin powder
• 1/2 cup - thick fresh yogurt
• Salt - to taste
• 1/2 cup - chopped coriander leaves

How to Make Tasty Chicken Kurma

• Take a pressure pan or deep cooking vessel. Heat oil and add seasoning.
• Fry onions to brown colour and add green chillies.
• Add ginger-garlic paste and fry till the raw smell goes
• Add chicken and fry.
• Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tbsp red chilli powder and half of the coriander leaves and mix well.
• When it thickens, add water and mix well.
• When the water starts boiling, reduce to simmer. Cover lid.
• Let half of the water evaporate and check chicken - it should be half boiled.
• Now add the paste, mix well, add a cup of water and salt as per taste.
• Switch off when the desired consistency is reached and oil floats on top.