Chicken Korma Recipe (Serves 4-6)
Ingredients:
1 kg chicken (bone-in or boneless, cut into pieces)
2 large onions (thinly sliced)
1 cup yogurt (whisked)
1/4 cup cream (optional, for extra richness)
3 tbsp oil or ghee
1/4 cup almonds (or cashews, soaked and ground into a paste)
2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp cumin seeds
4-5 green cardamom pods
2-3 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp garam masala
Salt (to taste)
Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
1/2 cup water (or as needed)
Instructions:
1. Preparation:
Soak almonds or cashews in warm water for 15-20 minutes. Drain and grind them into a smooth paste.
Whisk the yogurt and set it aside.
2. Cook the Chicken:
Heat oil or ghee in a large pan over medium heat.
Add cumin seeds, green cardamom, cloves, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced onions and fry until they turn golden brown. This may take 8-10 minutes.
Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2-3 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
3. Add Spices and Chicken:
Reduce the heat to low, then add turmeric powder, red chili powder, ground coriander, and salt. Stir for a minute to coat the onions in the spices.
Add the chicken pieces and fry for about 5-7 minutes until they are browned on all sides.
4. Incorporate Yogurt:
Gradually add the whisked yogurt, stirring constantly to prevent curdling. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the yogurt is well blended and the chicken is coated.
5. Add Nut Paste and Simmer:
Stir in the almond or cashew paste and mix well.
Pour in about 1/2 cup of water to adjust the consistency of the curry.
Cover the pan and let it simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
6. Finishing Touches:
Once the chicken is cooked, stir in the cream for added richness (optional).
Sprinkle garam masala and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
7. Garnish and Serve:
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with naan, rice, or roti.
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