Chicken Korma

Ingredients (29)

• FOR THE CHICKEN THIGHS:
• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1.5-inch chunks
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger, or 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• FOR THE ONIONS AND CASHEWS:
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 yellow onions, thinly sliced
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup raw cashews, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• FOR THE CHICKEN KORMA GRAVY:
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns optional
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 serrano chilis, seeded and diced
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• Fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish
• cooked rice, for serving