White Chicken Kadhai
This white Chicken Kadhai is a rich and creamy chicken curry .
It consists of tender chicken pieces cooked in a creamy sauce made with cashew, onions, and a blend of aromatic spices. The word “kadhai” refers to the traditional wok-like cooking vessel in which the dish is typically prepared.
This recipe is simple and is loaded with flavors and comes together in no time using a few simple ingredients. Serve it with Naan, Laccha Paratha, or Tandori Roti for an indulgent meal.
Preparations
Marinade the chicken.
Boil onion ,chilli and cashew. Blend into a fine paste.
White Chicken Kadhai
This white Chicken Kadhai is a rich and creamy chicken curry .It consists of tender chicken pieces cooked in a creamy sauce made with cashew, onions, and a blend of aromatic spices.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian, pakistani
White Masala
- 3 Onion
- 4-6 green chillies
- 10-12 Cashew
- Water for boiling
For Chicken Marinade
- 2 Boneless Chicken breasts pieces or 300gm Boneless chicken cubes
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1&1/2 tbsp Ginger & Garlic Paste
- 1&1/2 tbsp Whisked Thick Yogurt Full Fat
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
- 3/4 tsp Black Pepper Powder
- 1/2 tsp Green Cardamom powder
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
For Gravy
- 2 Green Cardamom
- 1 Black Cardamom
- 2-3 1inch Cinnamon Stick
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 tsp Shah jeera caraway seed
- 2 cloves
- 4 tbsp oil
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Powder
- 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
- 3/4 tsp Garam Masala Powder
- 1 tsp Kasuri Methi dry fenugreek leaves
- 1 tbsp Chopped Coriander & Mint leaves
- 1 2inch ginger Julienne cut
- 1-2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 3-4 Green Chillies slit
- water as needed to adjust the gravy
For White Masala
Soak cashews in 1/2 cup water for 15 minutes.
In a pan add 2-3 cups of water and bring it to a boil. Add onion, green chillies and soak cashews. Cover and reduce the flame to low. let it simmer for 8-10 minutes. Takeout in a bowl and let it cool for few minutes. Blend to a fine paste , add watered if needed. Masala is ready. Keep aside.
For Gravy
In a pan heat oil and add dry spices. Fry for 1 minute.
Add marinated chicken pieces and cook on high flame for 2-3 minutes.Reduce the flame and cook for 5-7 m inutes. Add the prepared white masala and cook on high flame for 2-3 minutes.
Add some water, cover and cook until the chicken is cooked completely.
Now add the salt, coriander powder, garam masala powder, black pepper powder and kauri methi.
Add chopped coriander & mint leaves, slit green chillies and ginger.Add lemon juice. Add water if needed to adjust the consistency. serve Hot with naan or rice.
Keyword Chicken Curry, chicken kadhai, Chicken karahi, Easy Chicken Curry, White Chicken kadhai
