Chicken Korma Recipe

Name: Chicken Korma
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Small Chicken pieces - 1 kg; Cooking Oil - 1/2 cup; Chopped Onion - 1 & 1/2 Cup; Cloves Garlic - 10-15; Ginger -1 piece; Yogurt - 1 cup; Milk - 1 1/2 Cup; Lemon Juice - 4 tbs; Coriander - 1/2 cup; Cardamoms - 3; Cinnamon - 2 sticks; Black Pepper Powder - 1/2 tbs; Garam Masala - 1 tbs; Red chilli powder - 1& 1/2 tbs; Salt to taste

Servings: persons

Small Chicken pieces - 1 kg
Cooking Oil - 1/2 cup
Chopped Onion - 1 & 1/2 Cup
Cloves Garlic - 10-15
Ginger -1 piece
Yogurt - 1 cup
Milk - 1 1/2 Cup
Lemon Juice - 4 tbs
Coriander - 1/2 cup
Cardamoms - 3
Cinnamon - 2 sticks
Black Pepper Powder - 1/2 tbs
Garam Masala - 1 tbs
Red chilli powder - 1& 1/2 tbs
Salt to taste

1
Take a non-stick pan and heat the Cooking Oil in it. Then fry Onion till it turns to golden.
2
Add garlic, ginger, coriander, cardamoms, cinnamon, red chilli powder and salt. Stir and fry it untill oil separates from the gravy.
3
Then add Chicken and fry it for 5-10 minutes. After that add yoghurt and milk, stir it well.
4
Cover the pan and cook it on lowish heat for approx 20-25 minutes.
5
Then open it and add sugar, garam masala and lemon juice.
6
Stir it and cook it again until it gets creamy and oil separates from the gravy.
7
Now it is ready to serve. Serve it with love and Garnish it with onion pieces and fresh coriander.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Small Chicken pieces - 1 kg, Cooking Oil - 1/2 cup, Chopped Onion - 1 & 1/2 Cup, Cloves Garlic - 10-15, and more.

Yes, Chicken Korma falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Korma

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Variations & substitutions

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