Chicken korma

  • Marinade Ingredients
  • 500 grams chicken (bone-in)
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
  • 3 tbsp plain yogurt or coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste (ground or crushed in equal quantities 3⁄4 to 1 teaspoon garam masala or korma masala)
  • 1/4 tsp red chili powder (less spicy variety, minimum 1⁄2 tsp)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • To saute & blend
  • 1/2 tbsp oil
  • 2 green cardamoms
  • 1 cup onions sliced (2 medium)
  • 6 cashews
  • 4 almonds (or substitute with cashews 1⁄4 cup plain yogurt or coconut milk)
  • For chicken korma gravy
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 small bay leaf (optional 4 cloves (optional))
  • 2- inch cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 cardamom (optional)
  • 1 to 2 green chilies slit or chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 cup water (more if needed)
  • 1/4 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder (ground coriander)
  • 1/4 tsp red chili powder (optional, for color)
  • 3 tbsp coriander leaves (cilantro chopped)
  1. To the same pan, add 1 tablespoon oil and heat it.
  2. Optional – Saute whole spices – bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cloves and cardamom in oil for a min.
  3. Add green chilli and marinated chicken. Saute on a medium heat until the raw smell of ginger garlic paste goes away and this takes about 5 to 6 minutes.
  4. Then add the onion nut puree. Pour 1⁄2 cup water and mix well.
  5. Add salt, coriander powder and garam masala. If needed you can also add more chili powder for color.
  6. Mix well. Cover and cook on a low flame until chicken is cooked to tender.
  7. Cook further till the gravy reaches a desired consistency. If it is too thick then pour some hot water to bring it to consistency.
  8. Garnish with coriander leaves.
  9. Serve chicken korma with jeera rice, plain basmati rice, butter naan, roti or paratha. NUTRITION (estimation only)

Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 558mg | Potassium: 398mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 490IU | Vitamin C: 6.4mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1.9mg

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