Ingredients

  • 2 lbs skinless chicken, and cubed
  • 1 ounce ground almonds
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 inch cube fresh ginger, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 3 green cardamoms, split open
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 5 ounces plain yogurt
  • 5 ounces single cream
  • 1 tablespoon sliced almonds, toasted

Method

  • In a blender process the almonds, ginger and garlic with 3 tbsp water to make a paste.
  • Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the chicken till browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan drain and set aside.
  • To the pan add the cardamoms and the onions and fry for 5 minutes.
  • Add the almond/garlic paste, cumin and salt, cook for 5 minutes.
  • Slowly add the yogurt, stir, add the chicken, cover the pan and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Add the cream and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Serve garnished with the toasted almonds.