Qorma Curry Recipe

Name: Qorma Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken pieces (bone-in) or 1 kg mutton (pieces with bone-in); 2 medium onions, sliced; 1 cup yogurt; 2 bay leaves; 7 -8 whole cloves; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 6 -7 green cardamoms; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1 tablespoon ginger paste; 3 teaspoons coriander powder; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Servings: persons

1 kg chicken pieces (bone-in) or 1 kg mutton (pieces with bone-in)
2 medium onions, sliced
1 cup yogurt
2 bay leaves
7 -8 whole cloves
1 teaspoon black pepper
6 -7 green cardamoms
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon ginger paste
3 teaspoons coriander powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1
Heat oil in a heavy based pan
2
fry onions till golden brown.
3
remove with slotted spoon and place on absorbent paper (to make them all crinkly the trick is to immediately sprinkle with a tiny bit of salt -- otherwise they tend to get soggy rather than dry).
4
crush onions to a fine paste and add to yogurt.
5
keep aside.'.
6
reheat the same oil that you fried the onions in and add bay leaves, cloves, black pepper, green cardamom, garam masala, chili powder and salt.
7
stir frequently and saute for 3-5 mins (add a few tsp of water if the mixture sticks to base of pan).
8
add meat and saute over medium high heat till its browned.
9
pour in enough water to cover the meat, reduce heat, put the lid on and cook for 30-35 mins or until meat is tender.
10
stirring continuously, add the yogurt a little at a time.
11
continue until all the yogurt has been added.
12
increase heat, stir freqently another 6-8 minutes.
13
add 1/2 - 1 cup water (the more water u add, the thinner the gravy).
14
Bring to a boil and stir over high heat a few minutes before taking it off the heat.
15
sprinkle with coriander and serve hot.

470

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg chicken pieces (bone-in) or 1 kg mutton (pieces with bone-in), 2 medium onions, sliced, 1 cup yogurt, 2 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Qorma Curry falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Qorma Curry

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