Chicken Shahi
Treat your taste buds to a rich and creamy chicken dish with bold spices and a hint of sweetness. This recipe offers a balance of flavors that will transport you to the streets of India with every bite. Don't miss out on this exquisite culinary experience.

- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
- 500 g Chicken Breast (diced)
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 2 Onions (finely chopped)
- 3 clove Garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Ginger (grated)
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1/2 tsp Chilli Powder
- 200 g Tomato Passata
- 100 ml Double Cream
- 50 g Cashews (soaked in water)
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
- Salt (to taste)
- Coriander (fresh, for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- 2
Add chopped onions and cook until translucent.
- 3
Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cook for another minute.
- 4
Add diced chicken breast to the pan and cook until browned on all sides.
- 5
Sprinkle ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, and chilli powder over the chicken. Stir well to coat.
- 6
Pour in the tomato passata and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- 7
In a blender, combine soaked cashew nuts with double cream until smooth.
- 8
Pour the creamy cashew mixture into the pan with the chicken. Stir gently to combine.
- 9
Sprinkle garam masala over the dish and season with salt to taste.
- 10
Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- 11
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.