Walnut Chicken Curry - For That Crunchy Flavor

Walnuts add a crunchy flavor to the dishes. And being high in protein can be used as replacement of foods that are high in saturated fats (such as cheese and meat). Is considered "brain food" due to its high levels of omega-3. Although the dish I have made is high in calories. Hence, Walnut chicken curry is something to be eaten once in a while, may be to celebrate any special moment. To add no more calories to it, have it with steamed rice.



Ingredients

For Marination

1 cup yogurt
1 tbsp garam masala
salt to taste

For Curry

1/2 cup walnuts (crushed)
1/2 kg chicken (boneless or with bones)
1 tbsp garam masala powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon red chilly powder
1 teaspoon black pepper powder
2 onion chopped or grated
1-2 green chillies chopped
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
2 tbsp tomato puree
2 tbsp cream
2 tbsp oil
1 cup water
Salt, to taste

Method

* In a large bowl, add chicken pieces after washing properly.
* Add curd, salt and garam masala podwer. Mix well.
* Leave the chicken for marination for about half an hour.
* In a skillet heat oil. Add onions.
* Fry onions till brown. Add salt, ginger garlic paste, green chillies and tomato puree.
* Cook till oil begins to separate.
* Then add garam masala, red chilly, cumin powder, black pepper powder and walnuts. Mix properly
* Add chicken and fry them till they are cooked.
* Lower the heat and add water.
* Stirring continuously, add fresh cream.
* Cook for another few minutes, till the curry thickens and chicken is cooked.
* Serve hot with steamed rice.