Bhopali Chicken Rezala

Ingredients–

• 1/2 cup cashew nuts
• 4 medium onions, sliced
• 2 big bunches of coriander leaves
• 1/2 cup mint leaves
• 4 green chillies
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 green cardamoms
• 1” cinnamon
• 1” ginger, chopped
• 5-6 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 kg chicken
• 1 heaped tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp oil
• 2 tbsp oil + 1 tbsp ghee
• Salt to taste

Method –

1. Soak cashew nuts in warm water
2. Heat 2 tbsp oil, add sliced onion and fry till brown
3. Add to the blender, along with coriander leaves, ginger, garlic, mint leaves, green chillies and cashew nuts and a little water and blend to a smooth paste
4. In the same pan, heat ghee and oil
5. Add whole spices and the chicken and sauté for 6-7 minutes
6. Add dry spice powders and mix well
7. Add the green masala paste and sauté for 3-4 minutes
8. Add salt, lime juice and 1/2 cup water
9. Put the lid on and simmer till cooked