Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil

• 2 cups finely diced yellow onion

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• 2 tablespoons tomato paste

• 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic

• 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger

• 4 teaspoons red chili powder, divided

• 1 teaspoon garam masala

• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces

• 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

• 2 tablespoons finely chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce

• Water, if needed

• 1/2 cup raw cashew pieces

• 3/4 cup heavy cream