Chicken Korma

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Chicken Korma (Chicken in Rich Yogurt Curry) is a milder form of curry and is distinguished from other curries by its rich gravy and smooth texture, mainly because of its heavy incorporation of yogurt as part of its main ingredients.

Prep Time1

Cook Time40

Total Time1 40

Course: Indian Recipes

Cuisine: Chicken

Keyword: Chicken Korma

Servings: people

Calories: 329kcal

Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs (750g) chicken, cut into pieces
2 1/2 tablespoons butter ghee or oil
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
2 inch (5cm) cinnamon stick, lightly bruised
2 cardamons
2 cloves
2 bay leaves
4 black peppercorns lightly crushed
1/2 tablespoon minced ginger
1/2 tablespoon minced garlic

Marinade:

1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons Garam Masala
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder or paprika
1 1/2 cups plain yogurt lightly whipped
2/3 cup fried onions lightly crushed

Instructions

Marinate chicken with Marinade ingredients for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Heat up wok with 2 1/2 tablespoons butter, stir-fry the items listed under Ingredients and let the whole spices to sizzle a bit until fragrant. Toss in the marinated chicken (with the marinade) and continue to stir-fry for 10 minutes.
Turn heat to medium-low, cover the wok and cook for 30 minutes, or until the oil slightly separates, chicken is tender enough, and you have achieved the gravy consistency that you prefer.
Salt to taste, and add some water if the dish appears to be too dry. Dish out and serve with basmati rice or Naan bread.

Notes

Mutton, lamb, beef and vegetable makes delightful Korma as well. If you prefer, substitute yogurt with cream or coconut milk, or a combination of them. Fried onions can be substituted with fried shallots. To prepare fried onions at home, deep-fry finely sliced onions on high heat for 10 minutes or until color changes to almost translucent and crispy. Spread out on paper towels and pat dry.

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