Ingredients

  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 onion small, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons ginger finely grated
  • 2 garlic cloves minced into a paste
  • 2 teaspoons Garam Masala divided
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 can tomato sauce 14.5 oz. can
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz. can petite
  • 1 pint whipping cream
  • 1 bunch chopped cilantro to taste

Method

  • Combine first 9 ingredients and marinate overnight.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat.
  • Saute onion until soft and translucent.
  • Stir in butter, lemon juice, ginger, garlic , 1 teaspoon garam masala, cumin and bay leaf. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Add tomato sauce and diced tomatoes, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in cream.
  • Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook chicken until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Reduce heat, and season with 1 teaspoon garam masala and.
  • Stir in a few spoonfuls of sauce, and simmer until liquid has reduced, and chicken is no longer pink.
  • Stir cooked chicken into sauce.
  • Mix together cornstarch and water, then stir into the sauce.
  • Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, or until thickened.
  • Top with cilantro, if desired.