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

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20 min.

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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.