For Lora

[plunkybug]

The Butter Chicken curry paste that I mentioned I was going to use tonight is from Raj Masala, in a packet like that (though the Butter Chicken is missing from the picture). They have it in a simmer sauce in a jar, all mixed up and ready to use. I got them from an International food store, but if you have an Indian section in the grocery store or health food store like Whole Foods, you will probably find it.

A recipe is here, though there are many available online (this one had loads of positive feedback).



Ingredients
Chicken ½ lb
Tomato puree ½ cup
Cashew 10 nos
Milk ¼ cup
Garam masala 1tspn
Chilly powder ½ tspn
Onion 1
Ginger-garlic paste 2 tbsn
Butter 2 tbsn
Salt As per taste
Turmeric ¼ tspn
Chopped coriander 2 tbsn

Preparation Method

1. Soak cashew in milk for 30 minutes. Grind cashew adding enough milk to get a fine paste.

2. Chop onion. Wash and pat dry chicken. Cut into bite sized pieces.

3. Heat 1tbsn butter in a pan, add onion and ginger-garlic paste and fry till onion is golden brown.

4. Add chicken and fry for while. Add tomato puree, Chilli powder, salt, turmeric, and masala, and cook for while.

5. Add cashew paste along with milk.

6. Cook covered till gravy is thickened and chicken is done.

7. Top with remaining butter and remove from flame.

8. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with Roti or Nan.

Comments

[lohink.livejournal.com]

TY! TY! TY!
I can't wait to try it.
It sounds sooo yummy!
(((HUGS)))

[plunkybug.livejournal.com]

I only found out about this the last time we went to this market (which is at the other end of town). The packet I have has a little sugar in it which makes it not only mildly spicy, but sweet too. :)