Butter Chicken (without grilling the chicken)

Ingredients:
   For the Marinade:
      Half kg chicken
      1 cup hung curds
      1 tsp coriander powder
      1 tsp cumin powder
      1 tsp garam masala powder
      1 tsp ginger garlic paste
      1 tsp red chilli powder
      Half tsp turmeric powder
      Salt
  For the gravy:
      2 tbsp butter
      10 cashews
      2 tomatoes roughly chopped
      3 green chillies slit lengthwise
      1 tsp garam masala powder
      3 tsp kasoori methi
      1/4 cup fresh cream
      Salt
      Coriander leaves to garnish

Method:

• Marinate the chicken with the ingredients mentioned under 'for the marinade' and refrigerate it for 4-5 hours or overnight
• Soak the cashew in warm water for 20 minutes and make a smooth paste
• Put the tomatoes in a blender and make a puree
• Heat butter in a kadai and add the green chillies. Fry till it changes colour
• Add the marinated chicken and cook till it is half done
• Add the tomato puree, garam masala powder, salt, kasoori methi. Mix well and let it cook for 10 minutes
• Finally add the cashew paste and cream. Mix and let it cook for another 5 minutes
• Garnish with coriander leaves