Swadish butter chicken masala

Sastojci

For the Chicken Marinade

500g chicken (boneless thigh, cut into large chunks)

100g yogurt

1 tbsp ginger paste

1 tbsp garlic paste

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder

1 tsp Kasuri methi (crushed)

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp salt

1 tbsp oil

For the Gravy

3-4 tbsp vegetable/rapeseed oil

50g peeled garlic

50g peeled ginger

200g tomato purée

50g cashew nuts

1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder

1 tsp coriander powder

2 green chillies

Coriander stems

1 tsp sugar (adjust to taste)

1 tsp salt (adjust)

Warm water

Build the base

3-4 tbsp vegetable/rapeseed oil

1 tsp cumin seeds

5 green cardamoms

2 inches of cinnamon stick

1 large onion (finely chopped)

1 tbsp ginger

1 tbsp garlic paste

1 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder

1 tsp turmeric powder

2 tbsp coriander powder

1 tsp cumin powder

100ml warm water

Finish

100ml double cream

1 tbsp butter

1 tsp Kasuri methi (crushed)

Sliced ginger

Chopped coriander leaves

1 tsp Sugar or honey (optional, for balance)