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Step 1
First of all cut the chicken into medium bite-size pieces. Marinate the chicken with the ingredients from the chicken marinade list. Mix well to coat the each chicken pieces evenly. Set aside and marinate for 15 minutes. ( If you have time, you can marinate for longer. )
Step 2
In the meantime, finely chop the shallots, garlic cloves and coriander.
Step 3
Heat the grill pan/skillet over medium-high heat, drizzle 1 tablespoon of oil and grill the marinated chicken pieces 1-2 minutes until it gets the nice golden colour, then turn sides and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
Step 4
To cook the butter sauce, add 3 tablespoon of unsalted butter in the pan, fry the chopped shallots with medium heat until brown. Then add the garlic paste, onion paste and stir fry few seconds.
Step 5
Follow with the tomato puree, turmeric, paprika, garam masala and salt to taste. Stir for few seconds.
Step 6
Pour the water, cream and cashew nut paste in and cook for another 1 minute.
Step 7
Place the cooked chicken back in and stir well to combine with the sauce. Add more water if needed.
Step 8
Close the lid and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle the dried fenugreek leaves and chopped coriander.
Step 9
Remove from heat and transfer to serving plate.
Step 10
Serve with cooked basmati rice, naan or flat bread. Enjoy!