Original Recipes:

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Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 2 teaspoons paprika (hot and/or smoked would also work well)
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 generous teaspoons garam masala, or other prepared "curry powder" blends
• 3/4 cup whole roasted cashews
• 2 cups cold water
• 1 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs marinated in spice blend
• 1 pound cooked chick peas (after draining) marinated in the spice blend
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 yellow onion, chopped or sliced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 finely minced garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon finely minced ginger
• 1 cup chicken broth (or water)
• 1/3 cup sliced green onions
• 1/3 cup freshly chopped cilantro

Steps:

1. Make the spice blend by combining 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoon coriander, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, 2 generous teaspoons garam masala
2. Cut a chicken thigh in half lengthwise along the crease. Halve the thicker portion to end up with three 2-inch pieces. Repeat with remaining chicken thighs.
3. Toss the chicken with 1 Tbsp of the spice blend
4. Toss the chick peas with 1 Tbsp of the spice blend
5. Let marinate for at least four hours
6. Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a large pan over high heat.
7. Add the chicken in a single layer. Cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
8. Return chicken and accumulated juices to the bowl.
9. add another 1 Tbsp avocado oil to pan
10. Add onion remaming spice blend, tomato paste, garlic, and ginger.
11. Cook and stir until fragrant 2 - 3 minutes
12. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer
13. Add the chicken, and chick peas
14. Make the cashew cream by combining 2 cups cold water and 3/4 cup whole cashes in a blender, and blending on high until very smooth
15. Stir cashew cream into the pan
16. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until flavors blend, 15 - 20 minutes
17. Stir in green onions and cilantro; taste for seasoning. Squeeze in lime juice.

Notes:

On 24 Aug 2021 I'm going to try and do this in two batches keeping the chick peas and the chicken seperate to see how that goes.