Bangladeshi-Style Creamy Chicken Korma With Crispy

Name: Bangladeshi-Style Creamy Chicken Korma With Crispy Shallots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole skinless chicken, cut into 10 pieces; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, beaten well; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger paste; 1 teaspoon fresh garlic paste; 3 tablespoons ghee; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large onions, thinly sliced; 8 cardamom pods; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1 bay leaf; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons ground almonds; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 tablespoons golden raisins, plus more for garnish; 4 Thai bird chiles; 2-3 tablespoons slivered almonds; 2-3 shallots, thinly sliced & fried crisp

Servings: persons

1 whole skinless chicken, cut into 10 pieces
1 cup plain Greek yogurt, beaten well
1 tablespoon fresh ginger paste
1 teaspoon fresh garlic paste
3 tablespoons ghee
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, thinly sliced
8 cardamom pods
2 cinnamon sticks
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons ground almonds
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons golden raisins, plus more for garnish
4 Thai bird chiles
2-3 tablespoons slivered almonds
2-3 shallots, thinly sliced & fried crisp

1
Trim and wash chicken pieces well and drain thoroughly. Put the chicken in a large bowl and mix with the yogurt, garlic, and ginger. Marinate for an hour or up to one day.
2
Saute the onions on medium heat in the oil and ghee/butter until golden brown. Add cinnamon, cardamom, and bay leaf, stirring until fragrant.
3
Add marinated chicken and salt, raising the temperature to medium high. Stir frequently until water and juices separate from the chicken to create a gravy. Consistently monitor that nothing sticks to the bottom of the pan or gets brown, about 10 minutes. Once the liquid has reduced, add a few tablespoons of hot water slowly (maintaining the bubbling of gravy) until chicken is partially submerged. The amount of water will vary because some chickens naturally give off more liquid than others. Bring to a boil and then lower to medium heat so that the gravy is at a heavy simmer but not boiling.
4
Cover and stir occasionally. Once oil droplets start to rise to the surface (about 20-30 minutes) and the gravy is reducing, add lemon juice, ground almonds, sugar, raisins, and chiles. Check to see if sugar has balanced out the tartness of the yogurt. Cover and cook another 5 minutes on medium-low and remove from the heat.
5
Optional: Sprinkle with rose water. Garnish with almonds, more raisins, and fried shallots. Serve with plain pulao, biriyani or steamed basmati or jasmine rice.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole skinless chicken, cut into 10 pieces, 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, beaten well, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger paste, 1 teaspoon fresh garlic paste, and more.

Yes, Bangladeshi-Style Creamy Chicken Korma With Crispy Shallots falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Bangladeshi-Style Creamy Chicken Korma With Crispy Shallots

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