Recipes Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Cardamom Masala with Cashews 1 Review By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 6, 2011 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 4 This delicious dinner recipe is featured in "Where Flavor was Born" by Andreas Viestad. Ingredients 2 tablespoons garam masala 6 to 10 cardamom pods, lightly crushed 1 piece (1 inch) cinnamon stick 2 teaspoons red chile flakes 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger 2 teaspoons salt ⅔ cup plain full-fat yogurt 1 4-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces, or 4 chicken thighs, halved 1 teaspoon ground turmeric Vegetable oil, for frying 4 onions, chopped 3 to 5 cloves garlic, chopped 4 to 6 tablespoons cashews 1 to 2 tablespoons tomato paste or ketchup 3 medium carrots, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces 1 ½ cups cauliflower florets ½ cup heavy cream (optional) Chopped fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley, for garnish Directions Place garam masala, cardamom, cinnamon stick, chile flakes, ginger, and salt in a mortar and lightly crush with a pestle. Place chicken, yogurt, and spice mixture in a large bowl, turning chicken to coat. Let marinate, covered and refrigerated overnight. Using a rubber spatula, wipe excess marinade from chicken; reserve marinade. Pat chicken with paper towels to dry; sprinkle with turmeric. Heat about 1 tablespoon oil in a Dutch-oven over high heat. Working in batches if necessary, add chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until skin is nicely browned, about 10 minutes. Remove chicken from pot and set aside. Reduce heat and add onions and garlic. Cook, stirring, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Return chicken to pot, along with reserved marinade, cashews, and tomato paste. Cover and cook, 10 to 15 minutes. Add carrots and cauliflower, cover, and continue cooking until chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes more. Stir in cream or yogurt, if using, and cook 2 minutes more. Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately. Rate it Print