Creamy Chicken Korma Recipe

Name: Creamy Chicken Korma Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp ground ginger & garlic; 6 tbsp vegetable oil; 3 bay leaves; 5 cm cinnamon stick; 8 cardamom pods, crushed in a pestle and mortar; 4 cloves; 1/4 tsp black cumin seeds (or regular cumin seeds); 130g onions, peeled and finely chopped; 1 tbsp ground coriander; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 3 tinned plum tomatoes, chopped; 1.5 kg/3lb 5oz chicken pieces, skinned and cut into serving portions; 1/4 - 1 tsp chilli powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 3 tbsp single cream; 250ml water

Servings: persons

1 tbsp ground ginger & garlic
6 tbsp vegetable oil
3 bay leaves
5 cm cinnamon stick
8 cardamom pods, crushed in a pestle and mortar
4 cloves
1/4 tsp black cumin seeds (or regular cumin seeds)
130g onions, peeled and finely chopped
1 tbsp ground coriander
1 tbsp ground cumin
3 tinned plum tomatoes, chopped
1.5 kg/3lb 5oz chicken pieces, skinned and cut into serving portions
1/4 - 1 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp salt
3 tbsp single cream
250ml water

1
Put the oil in a wide frying pan or saute pan and set over high heat.
2
When very hot, put in the bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamom pods, cloves and cumin seeds. Stir once or twice and put in the onions.
3
Stir and fry for about three minutes or until the onions turn brownish.
4
Put in the ginger & garlic , and the ground coriander and ground cumin and fry for a minute.
5
Put in the chopped tomatoes and fry for another minute.
6
Add in the chicken, chilli powder, salt and 250ml water.
7
Bring to a boil. Cover, turn the heat to medium and cook for 15 minutes, turning the chicken pieces over now and then.
8
Remove the cover, add the cream and cook on high heat for another 7-8 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Stir gently as you do this.

656

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp ground ginger & garlic, 6 tbsp vegetable oil, 3 bay leaves, 5 cm cinnamon stick, and more.

Yes, Creamy Chicken Korma Recipe 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!