Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Sauté Onions and Ginger-Garlic Paste

   Heat 1 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp butter in a pan. Add 2 chopped onions and 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown and the raw taste of ginger-garlic goes away. Add salt as per taste to help onions cook faster and extract flavors.

2. 2.Add Spices

   Once onions are almost brown, add 2 sprigs of dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) and 1 tbsp dried red chilli paste. Cook for a few seconds. Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp coriander seeds powder, and 1 tsp cumin seeds powder. Cook for a few more seconds to remove the rawness of the masalas.

3. 3.Cook Tomatoes

   Add 2 chopped tomatoes to the pan. Cook the tomatoes until they completely soften and dissolve into the gravy. You can mash them with a spatula to achieve a smoother consistency.

4. 4.Simmer Gravy

   Add water as required to the mixture. Let it simmer and cook for 4-5 minutes until the tomato pieces are nicely dissolved with the gravy.

5. 5.Enhance Gravy Texture

   Add 1/2 cup tomato purée for a smoother texture and body. Mix well. Add 1 tsp honey to cut the sour taste of the tomatoes.

6. 6.Add Cashew Paste

   To make the gravy richer, add 2-3 tbsp cashew paste. Cook for a few minutes until the chunky bits of tomatoes have disappeared and the gravy is thick and rich.

7. 7.Add Capsicum, Tomatoes, and Chicken Tikka

   Add 1/4 cup cubed capsicum and tomatoes (if desired, these were likely cooked with the tikka). Add 8-10 chopped chicken tikkas (pre-cooked). Add the veggies that were cooked along with the chicken tikka.

8. 8.Adjust Consistency and Seasoning

   Add water as required to achieve your desired consistency (thicker for naan, slightly liquid for rice/pulao). Let it come to a boil. Add salt as per taste.

9. 9.Finish with Cream and Coriander

   Add 2-3 tbsp fresh cream to increase richness. Blend it through. Add 2 tbsp freshly chopped coriander leaves.

10. 10.Final Touch

    Add 1 tbsp butter for a rich flavor when the dish is absolutely ready. Blend it through.