1Heat oil or ghee in a large pan. Add bay leaves, cardamom pods, cloves, and cinnamon stick. Fry until fragrant.
2Add onions with a pinch of salt and cook until soft and browned.
3Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for 2 minutes. Add splashes of water if the onions begin to catch.
4Add turmeric, cumin, coriander, and chilli powder. Fry until the spices release oil.
5Cut chicken into bite-size pieces and stir into the pan with salt. Cook on high for 2 mins, then cover and simmer on medium for 10 mins to release its juices.
6Meanwhile, blend coriander, mint, chillies, and cashews into a smooth paste.
7Remove the lid from the chicken, cook until the masala thickens and oil separates.
8Stir in the green paste. Cook 2 mins, then add yogurt and garam masala. Cover and simmer on low-medium for 12-15 mins.
9Uncover, stir well, and finish with crispy fried onions and a sprinkle of chilli flakes or drizzle of chilli oil.
Ingredients
4-5 tbsp vegetable oil or ghee
2 bay leaf
3 cardamom pod
3 whole clove
1 whole cinnamon stick
2 medium white onion, thinly sliced
1.25 tsp salt
3 garlic & ginger blocks
1.25 tsp turmeric
1.5 tsp cumin powder
2 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp chilli powder
800 g – 1 kg chicken thighs or drumsticks, skinless