"This Authentic Chicken Curry actually uses toasted spices and other aromatics to create a unique curry sauce. So amazingly delicious...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tsp corainder seeds
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2 tsp cumin seeds
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1 tbsp ground turmeric
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
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1 tbsp curry powder
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 yellow onion (chopped)
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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3 garlic cloves (minced)
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1 tbsp ginger (finely chopped, or grated)
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1 tsp fresh jalapenos (ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped)
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2 bay leaves
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2 star anise*
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1 lb boneless (skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch bite-size pieces)
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2 medium tomatoes (cored, seeded, and roughly chopped)
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1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk^
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Juice of one lemon
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1/4 cup unsalted roasted cashews (roughly chopped, for topping the dish)
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1 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped, for topping the dish)
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Prepared Basmati rice (for serving (see recipe below))
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*Available at many supermarkets (or specialty gourmet markets, or at Asian markets)