Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of Easy Homemade Chicken Korma, a dish that brings the essence of Indian cuisine to your table in just 30 minutes. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in, this korma features tender chicken simmered in an aromatic blend of spices, creating a flavor explosion that pairs beautifully with fluffy rice or warm flatbreads. Easy to prepare and delightful to eat, this dish is guaranteed to impress everyone at your dinner table.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp ghee or sunflower oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 chicken breasts (approx. 525g), diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp minced ginger
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1½ tsp ground coriander
- 1½ tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp mild chili powder (optional)
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- 2 tbsp tomato purée
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- ½ cup coconut cream
- 2 tbsp ground almonds
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 4 tbsp double cream
Instructions
- Heat ghee or oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly golden for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, spices, and tomato purée; cook for another 2 minutes.
- Mix in yogurt, coconut cream, ground almonds, and sugar. Bring to a gentle boil and then simmer for 6–8 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in double cream before removing from heat.
- Serve over boiled rice or with flatbread garnished with fresh coriander.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg