Chicken Pasanda Indian Recipe

Indulge in the rich, creamy bliss of Chicken Pasanda! This authentic Indian curry features tender chicken simmered in a velvety sauce of ground nuts, fragrant spices, and creamy yogurt. A perfect weeknight dinner or impressive special occasion meal.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 264.1 kcal
Protein 57g
Rating 4.0 (6 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chicken Pasanda Indian

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How to Make Chicken Pasanda Indian

  1. Marinate the chicken cubes in 1/2 cup of the yogurt, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, and salt for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat the oil in a large pan or pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  3. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the ground cumin, coriander, and remaining turmeric powder. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
  6. Pour in the remaining yogurt and the cashew paste. Stir well to combine.
  7. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
  8. Stir in the heavy cream and garam masala. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
  9. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with cooked rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

8g

Carbs

1g

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