Creamy Chicken Korma Recipe

Name: Creamy Chicken Korma
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup unsalted cashews, plus 1/3 cup extra; 1 tsp sesame seeds; 2 cups yogurt; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3/4 inch piece fresh ginger, grated; 1 tsp dried chili flakes; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 2 1/4 lb chicken thigh fillets, cut into 1 inch pieces; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 None Spanish onions, thinly sliced; 2 None cardamom pods; 2 None whole cloves; 1/2 tsp black cumin seeds; 1/2 None cinnamon stick; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 1/2 tbsp shredded coconut; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

1/4 cup unsalted cashews, plus 1/3 cup extra
1 tsp sesame seeds
2 cups yogurt
3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 inch piece fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp dried chili flakes
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
2 1/4 lb chicken thigh fillets, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 None Spanish onions, thinly sliced
2 None cardamom pods
2 None whole cloves
1/2 tsp black cumin seeds
1/2 None cinnamon stick
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 1/2 tbsp shredded coconut
2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves

1
In a food processor, process 1/4 cup cashews and sesame seeds until finely ground. Transfer to a large bowl along with yogurt, garlic, ginger, chili flakes and turmeric. Add chicken and toss to coat in marinade. Cover and chill for 3 hours, or overnight.
2
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sweat onions, stirring, until soft. Add chicken mixture. Reduce heat and simmer for 40 mins, stirring occasionally.
3
Using mortar and pestle, crush cardamom, cloves and cumin seeds. Add spice mixture, cinnamon and lemon juice to chicken mixture and cook for 10 mins, or until chicken is cooked through.
4
Meanwhile, toast coconut and remaining cashews in a small frying pan, stirring, until lightly browned. Remove from heat.
5
Serve curry sprinkled with coconut mixture and cilantro.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup unsalted cashews, plus 1/3 cup extra, 1 tsp sesame seeds, 2 cups yogurt, 3 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Creamy 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.

Creamy Chicken Korma

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