Chicken Pasanda

This luxurious chicken pasanda delivers restaurant-quality flavors with a velvety cream sauce enriched with ground almonds and aromatic spices. Tender chicken pieces are simmered in a fragrant blend of yogurt, cream, and warming spices for an indulgent curry that's surprisingly simple to make at home.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: Curry

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 35

Servings:

Calories: 385kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tbsp sunflower oil
1 onion peeled and chopped
3 garlic cloves peeled and chopped
2 tbsp fresh ginger grated
4 cardamom pods bruised
4 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garam masala
¼ tsp cinnamon
1 tsp turmeric
½ tsp mild chili powder
½ tsp sugar
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
250 ml full-fat natural yogurt
50 ml double cream
4 tbsp ground almonds
2 tbsp fresh coriander chopped
2 tbsp flaked almonds to serve

Instructions

Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, ginger, and cardamom pods. Fry for 5 minutes until soft and fragrant.
Add chicken pieces and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken changes color and is sealed on all sides.
Stir in ground coriander, cumin, garam masala, cinnamon, turmeric, chili powder, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
Mix in yogurt, double cream, and ground almonds. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through.
Garnish with fresh chopped coriander and toasted flaked almonds before serving.

Notes

If sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of cream or chicken stock to loosen it

For extra heat, increase mild chili powder to taste or add a pinch of cayenne pepper

Ground almonds can be substituted with cashew powder for a different flavor profile

The dish can be made ahead and reheated gently, adding extra cream if needed

Toast flaked almonds in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes for enhanced nutty flavor

Serve with basmati rice, naan bread, or chapati for a complete meal

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