Less Butter Chicken

Name: Less Butter Chicken
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons raw cashews; 2 teaspoons coriander seed; 1 tablespoon cumin seed; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 6 white peppercorns; 1 tablespoon methi (dry fenugreek leaves); 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs; Cooking spray; 3 cups tomatoes, steam-peeled, seeded, and chopped; 1 cup roughly chopped red onion; 1 cup water, divided; 1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot; 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic; 1 serrano chile, minced; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon creme fraiche

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons raw cashews
2 teaspoons coriander seed
1 tablespoon cumin seed
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
6 white peppercorns
1 tablespoon methi (dry fenugreek leaves)
6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
Cooking spray
3 cups tomatoes, steam-peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 cup roughly chopped red onion
1 cup water, divided
1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 serrano chile, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon creme fraiche

Directions

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["There are four distinct building blocks to this dish: the spices, the chicken, the sauce, and", "the finish. Let's start with the spices.", "TOAST THE SPICES", "In a small saute pan over medium heat, toast the cashews, the coriander, the cumin, the salt, the red pepper flakes, and the white peppercorns.", "Toast until someone in the next room asks what you're cooking--2 minutes. Remove from the heat.", "Transfer the toasted cashews, spices, and the methi to a mortar and pestle, a mini food processor, or a coffee grinder. Crush or process the spice mixture until it's finely ground.", "SEASON AND SEAR THE CHICKEN", "Rub the spice mixture into the chicken thighs. Let them soak up the flavors for about 3 to 4 minutes.", "Heat a large, high-sided pan appropriate to handle the rest of this braising process. You're cooking 6 thighs and well over a quart of \"stuff.\"" medium-high heat.""