CHICKEN IN CASHEW NUT SAUCE

CHICKEN IN CASHEW NUT SAUCE

Serves 4

Points per serving 4½

 

2 onions

2 tbsp tomato puree

50g unsalted cashews

1½ tsp garam masala

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 tsp chilli powder

1 tbsp lemon juice

¼ tsp ground turmeric

1 tsp salt

1 tbsp plain yogurt

2 tbsp oil

1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander

1 tbsp sultanas

450g chicken breasts, diced

175g mushrooms, chopped if large

300 ml water

fresh coriander to garnish

 

Put onions in a blender and process for 1 min.  add tomato puree, cashews, garam masala, garlic, chilli powder, lemon juice, turmeric, salt and yogurt to the onions.  process for a further 1½ mins.

 

Heat the oil over medium heat.  Pour in the onion mixture and fry for 2 minutes.

 

Add the fresh coriander, sultanas and chicken and cook for 1 min.  Add mushrooms and water and bring to the boil.  Cover & cook over low heat for 10 mins.  Check chicken is cooked and sauce is thick, cook longer if necessary.

 

Serve garnished with coriander.