Afghani chicken gravy step by step

1. Classic Creamy Afghani Chicken Gravy

Key Ingredients: Chicken, yogurt, cashew paste, cream, ginger-garlic paste, cardamom, and white pepper.

Preparation:

Marinate the chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, and spices.

Sauté onions until golden, then blend to make a smooth paste.

Add cashew paste, cream, and chicken, then cook until tender.

Garnish with fresh cream and coriander.

Taste: Rich, creamy, and mildly spiced.

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2. Smoky Afghani Chicken Gravy

Key Ingredients: Chicken, yogurt, cream, roasted spices, cashew paste, and charred coal for the smoky flavor.

Preparation:

Marinate the chicken with yogurt, cashew paste, and white pepper.

Sear the chicken pieces and set aside.

Prepare the gravy using blended onions, cream, and roasted spices.

Infuse the gravy with smoke using a small piece of burning coal placed in a bowl inside the dish, covered for a few minutes.

Taste: Creamy with a unique smoky aroma.

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3. Nutty Afghani Chicken Gravy

Key Ingredients: Chicken, yogurt, almond paste, cashew paste, poppy seeds, and cream.

Preparation:

Marinate chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, and almond-cashew paste.

Sauté onions, blend them, and mix with the marinated chicken.

Cook with poppy seed paste, cream, and mild spices until the chicken is tender.

Garnish with slivered almonds.

Taste: Rich with nutty undertones and a smooth texture.