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Chicken Korma Recipe

Freya
By following the step-by-step instructions and using the recommended ingredients, you can create a memorable culinary experience that will surely impress your family and friends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 1 people
Calories 499 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g Chicken boneless
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 Onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic 3 cloves minced
  • 1 inch piece Ginger grated
  • 1 Green chilli chopped
  • 1/2 cup Yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Double cream
  • 2 tbp Almond paste
  • 2 tbsp Cashews
  • 2 Tomatoes chopped
  • 1 tbsp Ground coriander
  • 1 tbsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp Garam masala
  • 1 tp Turmeric
  • 4 Cardamom pods
  • 1 inch piece Cinnamon stick
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 cup Water
  • Fresh coriander chopped

Instructions
 

  • Start by marinating the chicken. In a bowl, add 500g of chicken, 3 tbsp of natural yoghurt, 1 tsp of turmeric, and 2 tsp of chilli powder. Mix everything well and let it sit for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for best results.
    500 g Chicken, 1/2 cup Yogurt, 1 tp Turmeric
  • Heat 3 tbsp of oil in a large saucepan. Add whole spices such as 2 bay leaves, 4 cardamom pods, 2 cloves and let them sizzle for a few seconds. Then, add 2 onions, chopped finely and fry them over high heat until golden brown.
    2 tbsp Oil, 1 Onion, 3 cloves Garlic 3 cloves, 1 Green chilli
  • Add ginger-garlic paste (2 tsp ginger and 2 tsp garlic) to the onions and fry for a further 1-2 minutes.
    1 inch piece Ginger, 1 inch piece Cinnamon stick, 1 tsp Salt
  • Add 2 chopped tomatoes, 2 tsp of cumin powder, 2 tsp of coriander powder, 1 tsp of garam masala, and salt to taste. Mix everything well and cook until the tomatoes are soft and pulpy.
    2 tbp Almond paste, 2 tbsp Cashews, 2 Tomatoes, 1 tbsp Ground coriander, 1 tbsp Ground cumin, 1 tbsp Garam masala, Fresh coriander, 4 Cardamom pods
  • Add the marinated chicken to the pan and mix well. Cook for 5-10 minutes over medium heat until the chicken is sealed and the sauce coats the chicken pieces.
  • Add 200ml of water and cook over low heat for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
    1 cup Water
  • Finally, add 100ml of double cream and 2 tsp of sugar to balance the flavors. Cook for a further 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
    1/2 cup Double cream, 1 tsp Sugar
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