Authentic Chicken Korma with Creamy Sauce and Spices (Easy 60-Min Recipe)

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• Salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 small yellow onions, thinly sliced
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup raw cashews, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns (optional)
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 serrano chilis, seeded and diced
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• Fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish
• Cooked rice