Marinate the Chicken
Take a bowl, Put Precut Chicken; add salt, turmeric and lemon juice, and mix well and let rest for minimum 30 mins
Curry Base
Heat butter in a kadhai, add all whole spices. Add sliced onions and sauté until deep golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste; cook until raw smell goes away.
Add chopped tomatoes, green chilli, and all powdered spices.
Cook till tomatoes soften and oil separates.
Add Curd & Cashew Paste
Lower heat, add whisked curd slowly while stirring (avoid curd splitting), Add cashew paste.
Cook 3–4 minutes until masala becomes creamy.
ADD CHICKEN
Add marinated chicken pieces.
Bhunao on medium flame for 8–10 minutes.
Add 1–1½ cups hot water for gravy.
Cover and cook 20–25 minutes till chicken is tender.
FINISH WITH CREAM
Fresh Cream & Garam Masala

SERVE HOT