1 lb chicken, boneless, cut into small cubes |
2 tablespoons oil or 2 tablespoons ghee |
2 cardamom pods |
1 -2 stick cinnamon |
2 cloves |
4 bay leaves |
1/4 cup ground cashews |
1/2 cup light cream |
1 pinch saffron (several threads soaked in 1 tbsp water or milk) |
fresh cilantro, for garnish |
garam masala, for garnish |
1 large onion, quartered |
1/4 cup ground tomato |
1/2 teaspoon garlic paste |
1/2 teaspoon ginger paste |
1/2 teaspoon chili powder |
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder |
2 teaspoons cumin powder |
2 teaspoons coriander powder |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon lemon juice |