Description
Chicken Korma is a rich and flavorful Indian dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a creamy, aromatic sauce made from yogurt, spices, and nuts. This easy Chicken Korma recipe brings the authentic taste of India right to your kitchen, making it perfect for family dinners or special gatherings. With its mild heat and luxurious texture, this dish is approachable for everyone, from spice enthusiasts to newcomers. Serve it warm alongside fluffy basmati rice or soft naan bread for a complete meal that will delight your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless chicken breast or thighs
- ½ cup cashews (lightly chopped)
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon ginger (minced)
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add chopped chicken and set aside.
- In a food processor, blend cashews, tomato paste (optional), garlic, ginger, and spices until smooth. Adjust with water if too thick.
- Mix the korma paste with yogurt and marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Cook onions and chili peppers in oil until softened. Add marinated chicken and cook for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer for an additional 10 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Serve hot with garnishes like fresh herbs or chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 675mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 98mg