Makes 4 servings
ecc 3g carbs per serving

2 lbs / 900g (approx 4 cups) chicken (breasts/thighs) skinned, boned and cubed
½ tsp cumin seeds
4 cardamom pods
6 whole black peppercorns
2 tsp Garam Masala
1” /2.5cm cinnamon stick
1 tbsp ground almonds
1 tsp crushed garlic
1 tsp crushed ginger
1 tsp chilli powder
4 tbsp Greek Yoghurt
4 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 fresh green chillies, finely chopped
2 tsp chopped coriander
4 fl oz / 120 ml (½ cup) crème fraîche or single (light) cream


In a large bowl, mix the cumin seeds, cardamoms, peppercorns, Garam Masala, cinnamon stick, ground almonds, garlic, ginger, and chilli powder into the Greek yoghurt. Add the chicken, making sure it’s well coated in the yoghurt mixture and then leave to marinate for at least 2 hours.

Heat the olive oil in a large wok or frying pan over a medium heat. When ready, stir-fry the onions for a couple of minutes. Then add the chicken (including the marinade), stirring until well blended. Continue to cook over a medium heat for about 15 minutes – until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through. Add the chillies, coriander and crème fraîche (or cream). Allow to cook through for a few more minutes before serving.

Great looking recipe. Are those spices left whole in the marinade and then in the serving?


Hmmmmmm.

I made it - it was good.

I left the spices in and Mr 7 was a bit put off when he came across a cinnamon stick and then to add insult to injury - a cardamom pod!!

I got the spices really cheaply at a back street Indian supermarket (3 - 4 times the quantity at the regular supermarket and about a third less in price and much fresher too).

My preference is usually to remove them prior to serving. I have noticed though, that many Indian restaurants in this country tend to leave them in.

Ahhhhhh, got it. Thanks. I think a quick strain would do the job nicely...I'm not that fond of biting into pods, sticks and corns!

I tried this but had no liquid in the pan of fried onions when I put the marinated chicken in it ..it just went dry so I had to make another batch of the marinate so there was a sauce...what did I do wrong I wonder ?
but was nice..