Name: Chicken Korma II
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Cashew halves - ¼ cup; Boiling water - ¼ cup; Garlic, peeled - 3 cloves; Fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped - 1 (1/2 inch) piece; Vegetable oil - 3 tablespoons; Bay leaves, crumbled - 2; Onion, minced - 1 large; Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon; Garam masala - 1 teaspoon; Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon; Ground turmeric - 1 teaspoon; Chili powder - 1 teaspoon; Skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - diced - 3; Tomato sauce - ¼ cup; Chicken broth - 1 cup; Heavy cream - ½ cup; Plain yogurt - ½ cup; Cornstarch, mixed with equal parts water - 1 teaspoon

Ingredients for - Chicken Korma II

1. Cashew halves ¼ cup

2. Boiling water ¼ cup

3. Garlic, peeled 3 cloves

4. Fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped 1 (1/2 inch) piece

5. Vegetable oil 3 tablespoons

6. Bay leaves, crumbled 2

7. Onion, minced 1 large

8. Ground coriander 1 teaspoon

9. Garam masala 1 teaspoon

10. Ground cumin 1 teaspoon

11. Ground turmeric 1 teaspoon

12. Chili powder 1 teaspoon

13. Skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - diced 3

14. Tomato sauce ¼ cup

15. Chicken broth 1 cup

16. Heavy cream ½ cup

17. Plain yogurt ½ cup

18. Cornstarch, mixed with equal parts water 1 teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Chicken Korma II

1 . Stage

Place cashews in a small bowl, and pour the boiling water over nuts. Set aside for 15 to 20 minutes. Place garlic and ginger in food processor and blend until smooth; set aside.

2 . Stage

Heat oil in wok over medium heat. Cook the bay leaves in hot oil for 30 seconds. Stir in onion, and cook until soft, about 3 to 5 minutes. Mix in garlic/ginger paste, and season with coriander, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, and chili powder. Stir in chicken, and cook for about 5 minutes. Pour in tomato sauce and chicken broth. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3 . Stage

Meanwhile, place the cashews, along with the water in which they were soaked, and the cream and yogurt into food processor. Process until smooth.

4 . Stage

Stir the cashew mixture into the chicken and onions. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the cornstarch mixture, and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes.