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chicken korma in a Dutch oven

Chicken Korma Recipe

Love curries, yet have a hard time digesting all the spices? Let’s explore a lighter option- today’s creamy chicken korma with all the flavors and no spices!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 257

Equipment

Ingredients

For Chili-Onion Paste

  • 1 medium-sized Onion
  • 1- inch Ginger
  • 6 Garlic Cloves
  • 6 Green Chilies

For Cashew-Yogurt Paste

  • ½ cup / 123 g Yogurt
  • 18-20 Cashew Nuts

For Cooking

  • 5 tbsp / 75 ml Oil
  • 4 Whole Cardamoms
  • 1 stick Cinnamon
  • 3 Bay Leaves
  • 1 medium-size Onion Sliced
  • 2 tsp / 12 g Salt
  • 1 tsp / 2 g Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp / 2 g Cumin Powder
  • ½ tsp / 1 g Black Pepper
  • 1 kg/2.2 lbs. Chicken Legs and Thighs
  • 1 cup / 250 ml Warm Milk
  • 5 Green Chilis

Instructions

Prepare Chili-Onion Paste

  • Combine 1 medium-sized onion, 1-inch ginger, 6 garlic cloves, and 6 green chilies in a blender.
  • Blend until the paste is smooth. Set it aside for later use.

Prepare Cashew-Yogurt Paste

  • Measure out ½ cup of yogurt and 18-20 cashew nuts, then blend into a smooth, creamy paste.
  • Set it aside for later use.

Stir-Fry Spices

  • Place a cooking pot on the stove over medium-high heat.
  • Pour 5 tablespoons of oil into the pot and let it heat up.
  • Add 4 whole cardamoms, 1 stick cinnamon, and 3 bay leaves, and stir-fry the spices for 30 seconds.

Add Sliced Onion and Chili-Onion Paste

  • Add 1 medium-sized sliced onion to the pot and saute for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Add the prepared chili, onion, garlic, and ginger paste. Stir and fry the paste for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens.

Add Cashew-Yogurt Paste and Seasonings

  • Add the cashew-yogurt paste to the cooking pot.
  • Mix well to combine and cook for 1-2 minutes more until the mixture becomes creamy.

Mix Chicken, Milk, and Simmer

  • Sprinkle 2 tsp of salt over the pastes and spices.
  • Add 1 tsp of coriander powder, 1 tsp of cumin powder, and ½ tsp of black pepper to the curry. Stir to combine everything.
  • Add ½ kg chicken thighs and legs to the pot. Mix well to coat the chicken pieces with the spices and seasonings.
  • Cook for an additional 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour 1 cup of warm milk over the chicken and stir well to ensure everything is mixed properly.
  • As the korma curry starts bubbling, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes.

Add Chilies, Serve, and Enjoy!

  • Once the chicken is cooked through, open the lid and give them a good stir.
  • Add 5 green chilies to the chicken.
  • Cover the lid and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from the heat, serve with a side of plain rice, and enjoy a yummy white chicken curry!