Korma Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Korma
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless or turkey meat; 1/2 cup cashew nuts and almonds, or mixture; 1/2 inch ginger root fresh, chopped; 1 clove garlic chopped; 2 each green chili peppers optional; 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads; 2 tablespoons milk warm; 1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter); 2 tablespoons sunflower oil or corn oil; 1 each onions chopped; 3 ounces yogurt, plain; 3 ounces cream; 1/2 cup coriander fresh, chopped; 1 x salt; 1 x lemon juice optional; 2 each cardamom pods; 3 each cloves, whole; 1 inch cassia bark; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pound chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless or turkey meat
1/2 cup cashew nuts and almonds, or mixture
1/2 inch ginger root fresh, chopped
1 clove garlic chopped
2 each green chili peppers optional
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
2 tablespoons milk warm
1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
2 tablespoons sunflower oil or corn oil
1 each onions chopped
3 ounces yogurt, plain
3 ounces cream
1/2 cup coriander fresh, chopped
1 x salt
1 x lemon juice optional
2 each cardamom pods
3 each cloves, whole
1 inch cassia bark
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds

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["Cut the meat into 1 inch cubes (the poultry on or off the bone, to taste).", "Blend the nuts, ginger, garlic and chilles into a course paste with 1/4 pint of water.", "Soak the saffron in warm milk for 10 minutes.", "Heat the ghee and oil together, then fry the spices then onion until golden.", "Add the nut paste and yoghurt, and cook for 10 minutes or so.", "Add the meat, mixing in well.", "Simmer for about 1 hour or until the meat is tender.", "Add water bit by bit if needed.", "About 10 minutes before serving, squeeze the saffron strands in their bowl to get the most colour out of them then add in, with the milk.", "Add the cream, fresh coriander and salt to taste.", "Garnish with lemon juice if liked.", "Notes:", "Coriander: You may know it as ""cilantro or Chinese parsley""

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pound chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless or turkey meat, 1/2 cup cashew nuts and almonds, or mixture, 1/2 inch ginger root fresh, chopped, 1 clove garlic chopped, and more.

Yes, Korma falls under the General 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.

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