Malai Kaju Chicken Masala

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Malai Kaju Chicken Masala is a popular Indian dish made with marinated chicken in a creamy cashew and tomato-based sauce. The chicken is first marinated in a mixture of yogurt, spices, and cream, which tenderizes the meat and infuses it with flavor. The sauce is made with blended cashews and tomatoes, along with a mix of aromatic spices, which is then simmered with the marinated chicken until thick and creamy.

The dish is typically garnished with fresh coriander leaves and served hot with rice or Indian bread like naan or roti. Malai Kaju Chicken Masala is a rich and indulgent dish, with a balance of spicy and creamy flavors that make it a favorite among many Indian food lovers. It is a great dish to serve for special occasions or as a comforting and flavorful meal any time of the year.

Ingredients

For chicken marination :Chicken boneless 450 gmsGinger garlic paste 1 tablespoonSalt to tasteKashmiri red pepper 1 teaspoonChilli garlic sauce 1 teaspoon @mehranfoodsofficialTamarind sauce 1 teaspoon @mehranfoodsofficial*U can use any chili sauce or tamarind sauce or paste from any brand or home made**Marinate the boneless pieces for 1-2 hours

For Gravy

cooking oil 1/2 cup1 medium sized Onion grinded 1/2 cupAdd some water and grind in a grinder c to make a thick pasteGinger garlic paste 1 tablespoonTomato paste 4 tablespoonsTurmeric powder 1 teaspoonCumin roasted and crushed 1 teaspoonCoriander powder 1 teaspoonRed chillies flakes 1 teaspooncashews paste 1/4 cupTake 10-12 cashews and add some water and grind in a grinder to make a thick pastecream 2-3 tablespoonswater 1/4 cupcoriander and green chillies to garnish

Method

In a wok add oil and then add the grinded onion paste and cook on high flame for 2-3 minAdd ginger garlic paste and the marinated chicken pieces and cook on medium flame for 3-5 min until the color of the chicken pieces changeAdd tomato paste , remaining dried spices and cook on medium flame for 7- 8 min until chicken is tenderAdd the cashews paste and lower the flame and cook for 3-5 min until the oil comes upAdd cooking cream and garnish with cashews , green chillies and enjoy with naan