Chicken Korma - Big Indian Flavor

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless chicken breast or thighs, chopped into bite sized pieces
• ½ cup cashews lightly chopped (or use almonds)
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste (optional)
• 4 cloves garlic chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• Salt
• pepper
• 1 cup plain yogurt Greek yogurt is great
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2-3 spicy chili peppers chopped - I used serrano peppers
• 1 medium onion chopped
• ½ cup chicken stock or more as needed, to simmer
• 1 cup heavy cream or use coconut milk
• fresh chopped herbs, spicy red chili flakes, and cashews