Chicken Korma Recipe

Name: Chicken Korma
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 3 1/3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, thickly sliced; 1/4 cup yogurt; 2/3 cup flaked coconut; 1/3 cup raw cashews; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 3 None bay leaves; 1 None cinnamon stick; 10 None green cardamom pods; 10 None whole cloves; 2 None red onions, thinly sliced; 1 piece (1 1/2 inches) ginger, grated; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1/2-1 tsp cayenne pepper; 3 None tomatoes, chopped

Servings: persons

3 1/3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, thickly sliced
1/4 cup yogurt
2/3 cup flaked coconut
1/3 cup raw cashews
1 tbsp vegetable oil
3 None bay leaves
1 None cinnamon stick
10 None green cardamom pods
10 None whole cloves
2 None red onions, thinly sliced
1 piece (1 1/2 inches) ginger, grated
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground turmeric
1/2-1 tsp cayenne pepper
3 None tomatoes, chopped

1
Toss chicken with yogurt in large bowl. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour.
2
Meanwhile, place coconut in heatproof bowl; cover with 1/2 cup hot water. Let stand 1 hour. Drain. Blend or process coconut and cashews to a fine paste.
3
Heat oil in large saucepan on medium-high heat. Cook bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves until fragrant. Add onion; cook, stirring, until lightly browned. Add ginger, garlic and spices; cook, stirring, until fragrant. Add chopped tomatoes and 1/3 cup water; cook, stirring, about 5 mins or until mixture thickens and tomatoes break down. Add ground coconut paste and 3 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, about 20 mins.
4
Add chicken mixture; simmer, uncovered, a further 30 mins or until chicken is cooked through. Serve garnished with fried fresh curry leaves, if desired.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, thickly sliced, 1/4 cup yogurt, 2/3 cup flaked coconut, 1/3 cup raw cashews, 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.

Chicken Korma

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