Quick Chicken Korma Recipe

Name: Quick Chicken Korma
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients; 4 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped; 5-6 garlic cloves, peeled and coarsely chopped; 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/41/2oz 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/8 3/4fl oz water; P

Servings: persons

Ingredients
4 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
5-6 garlic cloves, peeled and coarsely chopped
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/41/2oz 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/8 3/4fl oz water
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reparation method
2
Put the ginger, garlic and 3 tbsp water in the container of an electric blender. Blend until you have a smooth paste.
3
Put the oil in a wide frying pan or saute pan and set over high heat.
4
When very hot, put in the bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamom pods, cloves and cumin seeds. Stir once or twice and put in the onions.
5
Stir and fry for about three minutes or until the onions turn brownish.
6
Put in the paste from the blender, and the ground coriander and ground cumin and fry for a minute.
7
Put in the chopped tomatoes and fry for another minute.
8
Add in the chicken, chilli powder, salt and 250ml/8 3/4fl oz water.
9
Bring to a boil. Cover, turn the heat to medium and cook for 15 minutes, turning the chicken pieces over now and then.
10
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.

2203

kcal

Calories

Fat

458

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ingredients, 4 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped, 5-6 garlic cloves, peeled and coarsely chopped, 6 tbsp vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Quick 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Quick Chicken Korma

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Variations & substitutions

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