Badami Chicken

Badaam means almond. This chicken curry gets its richness from almonds, cashews, and coconut milk. Nothing says South India like those 3 ingredients.

Ingredients:


1 whole chicken, skinned and cut into small pieces
1 cup plain yougurt
1 onion, chopped
1" piece of ginger
10 cloves garlic
6 cloves
2" piece cinnamon
15 almonds
4 cardamoms
15 cashews
1 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup oil
1 tsp turmeric powder
2 tsps alt
2 tsps red chilli powder
coriander leaves for garnishing



The night before:

1. Blend ginger, garlic, cloves, cinnamon, cardamoms, cashews and almonds in food processor until it becomes a paste. There may be some pieces of cardamom that refuse to be blended.  

 

After work:


2. Heat oil in a large pot.


3. Add the chopped onions and fry until they turn golden.


4. Add the ground nut paste and fry well.


5. While frying this paste, add 3-4 tbsps of water.


6. Add yogurt and the chicken.


7. Add salt, turmeric, and chili powder. Cook for 10 minutes.


8. Add coconut milk and cook till done.


9. Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve with white rice or naan.