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: 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cut into cubes; 3/4 cups oil; 3 cups onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped; 12 green cardamoms; 24 whole cloves; 4 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 cup yogurt; 1/2 cup heavy cream

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cut into cubes
3/4 cups oil
3 cups onion, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped
12 green cardamoms
24 whole cloves
4 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 cup yogurt
1/2 cup heavy cream

1
Heat oil in wide heavy-bottomed pan. Add onions, garlic, and ginger, and cook slowly until they turn pale brown, stirring constantly (10-15 minutes).
2
Add cardamom, cloves, and bay leaves, and cook, stirring rapidly, until the pods puff up.
3
Add coriander and chili, and stir for 10-15 seconds.
4
Add 2 tablespoons yogurt. Continue frying the mixture, adding 2 tablespoons yogurt each time the previous addition has been absorbed.
5
Now add the chicken, sauteing and turning for 10-15 minutes.
6
Add 1/2 cup water and salt. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about 25 more minutes. The oil will begin to separate out.
7
Stir in cream before serving and heat through thoroughly.
8
The curry is best if allowed to rest at least an hour, or overnight, before serving.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cut into cubes, 3/4 cups oil, 3 cups onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped, 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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