Shahi Chicken Korma with Jackfruit

• 20 oz can young green jackfruit drained, washed and squeezed with a kitchen towel. (See instructions for prep)
• 1 1/2 tablespoon corn starch or tapioca starch
• 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning or use generous pinches of sage, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, celery salt, black pepper

For the sauce:

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 cups chopped red onion
• 2 tablespoons cashews
• 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds or use hemp seeds or melon seeds
• 2 bay leaves
• 1.5 Cups water
• 2 whole cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne or Indian red chili powder
• 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika or use Kashmiri chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 3 tablespoons plain non dairy yogurt
• 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste or use 1/2 inch of minced ginger and 3 cloves of garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste or use 1.5 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 teaspoon ginger julienned
• ½ teaspoon or more salt

To add later:

• 4 strands of saffron mixed in 1 tablespoon hot water, optional
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala

For garnish:

• Cilantro and lemon juice. and julienned ginger