Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of our Creamy Homemade Chicken Korma, perfect with flatbread or rice. This delightful dish brings the essence of Indian cuisine right to your kitchen in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special family gatherings. With its unique blend of aromatic spices and a velvety sauce, this korma is sure to impress both guests and family members alike. Whether you’re serving it with fluffy naan or fragrant basmati rice, this comforting meal will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons ghee or sunflower oil
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 500 grams chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon mild chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 200 grams tomato purée
- 200 grams full-fat plain yogurt
- 200 ml coconut cream
- 50 grams ground almonds (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (can substitute with honey)
- 100 ml double cream (or heavy cream)
- 1 bunch fresh coriander (cilantro) (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat ghee or oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Sauté the chopped onion for about 5–7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Mix in spices: cumin, coriander, garam masala, chili powder, turmeric, salt, and white pepper.
- Add bite-sized chicken pieces; cook until browned on all sides (about 5–7 minutes).
- Stir in tomato purée; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Lower the heat and mix in yogurt, coconut cream; heat gently without boiling.
- Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 438
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg