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 mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 257
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
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
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!