Method:

Rinse and clean chicken, drain the water with a colander, and keep ready.
Heat 1 tbs of oil in a vessel when it is hot, fry cashew nuts until it turns golden brown, then add chopped onion, fry until
translucent, then add chilly powder, saute for 1 min and remove from the flame, allow it to cool on a plate,

Once cooled blend it to a smooth paste and keep ready. In the same pan add 1 tbs of oil, when it is hot add ginger garlic paste, fry until you get a nice aroma, then add chopped tomatoes, fry until it becomes soft,

Now add chicken pieces into, saute

Saute until the water evaporates, for 5 to 6 mins on a medium flame.

Ensure the water in the chicken is absorbed, then add turmeric powder, salt, curry leaves, chilly powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, combine together, saute nicely.

Add 1/2 cup of water, bring it to boil, cook covered for 20 mins or until chicken is cooked, saute in between before it is done.

Ensure the chicken is almost done, add  blended paste,

Combine with the curry, continue to cook for 5 or 6 mins.

Add lemon juice,

Finally add pepper powder, coriander leaves, mix it properly.

Combine with the curry properly, remove from the flame,

Delicious Andhra style Godavari chicken curry is ready to enjoy as a side dish for rice or Rotis.