Chicken Korma Recipe

Chicken Korma Recipe

4 servings
Delicious creamy chicken korma made made with yogurt, nuts, spices and onions as the base. This is best served with Jeera Rice, plain Basmati rice, Butter Naan, Plain Paratha or roti.

Ingredients

  • ½ kg chicken)

    (bone-in

  • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 3 tablespoons plain yogurt

    or coconut milk

  • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste)

    (ground or crushed in equal quantities

  • ¾ to 1 teaspoon garam masala

    or korma masala

  • 1 to 1¼ tsp Kashmiri red chili powder)

    (less spicy variety, minimum ½ tsp

  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ tablespoon oil

    or ghee

  • 2 green cardamoms
  • 1 cup onions)

    sliced (2 medium

  • 6 cashews
  • 4 almonds)

    (or substitute with cashews

  • ¼ cup plain yogurt

    or coconut milk

  • 1 to 2 tablespoon oil

    or ghee

  • 1 small bay leaf)

    (optional

  • 4 cloves)

    (optional

  • 2 inch cinnamon)

    (optional

  • 1 cardamom)

    (optional

  • 1 to 2 green chilies)

    slit or chopped (optional

  • ½ cup hot water)

    (more if needed

  • ¼ teaspoon salt)
    (adjust to taste
  • ½ to ¾ teaspoon garam masala
  • 1½ teaspoon coriander powder)

    (ground coriander

  • ¼ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder)

    (optional, for color

  • 3 tablespoons coriander leaves chopped )

    (cilantro

Directions

  1. 1

    To a mixing bowl, add chicken, 3 tablespoons yogurt, 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste, ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp salt, 1 tsp red chili powder and 1 tsp garam masala. 

  2. 2

    Heat a pan with 1½ tbsps oil and add 2 cardamoms.

  3. 3

    To the same pan, add 1 tablespoon oil and heat it.

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About this Recipe

Dreaming of a rich, aromatic Chicken Korma that rivals your favorite Indian restaurant? This recipe brings those authentic, creamy flavors right into your kitchen with a balance of aromatic spices and tender chicken. The magic behind this Chicken Korma lies in its deeply flavorful base of yogurt, nuts, and slowly cooked onions, creating an incredibly luscious and balanced gravy. Marinating the chicken in a blend of ginger-garlic and spices ensures every bite is infused with warmth and complexity. Prepare your senses for an exquisitely creamy and subtly sweet Chicken Korma, where the tender, bone-in chicken melts into a velvety, spice-infused sauce. You'll experience a delightful interplay of earthy coriander, fragrant garam masala, and a gentle warmth from Kashmiri red chili, all mellowed by the richness of yogurt and ground nuts. It's a comforting dish, rich in flavor, yet approachable enough for any home cook. This versatile chicken korma can be adapted to your preference. If you prefer a dairy-free option, you can easily substitute the plain yogurt with coconut milk for an equally creamy result. For the nut base, feel free to use all cashews if almonds aren't on hand. To adjust the heat, modify the amount of green chilies or Kashmiri red chili powder, or omit them entirely for a milder korma. Chicken Korma is a quintessential comfort food, perfect for a cozy family dinner or to impress guests. Serve this luxurious curry alongside fluffy Jeera Rice or plain Basmati rice, and be sure to have plenty of Butter Naan or Plain Paratha on hand to soak up every last drop of that incredible sauce.

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