Description
This Creamy Homemade Chicken Korma is a rich and flavorful Indian-inspired curry, perfect for serving with flatbread or rice. It features tender chicken breast simmered in a luscious blend of yogurt, coconut cream, and aromatic spices, resulting in a smooth, mildly spiced dish that’s both comforting and elegant.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Ghee or Sunflower Oil
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 500 grams Chicken Breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 200 grams Tomato Purée
- 200 grams Full-fat Plain Yogurt
- 200 ml Coconut Cream
- Fresh Coriander for garnish
Spices
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 1/2 teaspoon Mild Chili Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
- Salt to taste
- White Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Chop the onion finely and mince the garlic cloves thoroughly to ensure they will blend smoothly into the sauce.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: Heat the ghee or sunflower oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until it turns golden brown, then add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Cook Chicken: Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the pan and cook them over medium heat until they become white and are nearly cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- Add Spices: Stir in the ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, mild chili powder, ground turmeric, salt, and white pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly with the spices.
- Simmer with Sauces: Pour in the tomato purée, full-fat plain yogurt, and coconut cream. Stir to combine thoroughly. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Finish with Cream and Garnish: Stir in a splash of double cream to add extra richness, cook for an additional 2–3 minutes to blend flavors. Remove from the heat and garnish with freshly chopped coriander before serving.
Notes
- Ghee can be substituted with sunflower oil or other neutral oils if desired.
- For a nutty flavor, you can add ground almonds when adding the sauces, as per personal preference.
- Adjust the chili powder quantity based on your preferred spice level.
- Serve this korma with basmati rice or warm flatbread like naan or roti.
- Using full-fat yogurt and coconut cream enriches the sauce, but low-fat options can be used for a lighter dish.
