Grind, pound or blend in a liquidizer the cashew nuts, garlic, chilli powder, ginger, ground coriander, turmeric, coriander leaves, garam masala and pepper.

Heat the butter or ghee in a pan, add the onion and fry until golden, then add the blended spices and fry for a further 5 minutes.

Add the meat, stir and fry for 5 minutes, then pour on the coconut milk, add the saffron, sultanas, almonds and 1/2 tsp salt and cook, covered over low heat for about 1 hour, until the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened.

Sprinkle on the curry leaves.

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Compiled: Imran C.