Authentic Chicken Korma Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken, boneless and skinless
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup almonds, blanched and ground
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. Marinate the chicken in yogurt for at least 2 hours.
2. Heat 2 tbsp of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
3. Add 2 bay leaves and 1 tsp of cumin seeds to the pan and fry for 30 seconds.
4. Add the chopped onion to the pan and fry until golden brown.
5. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and a grated 1-inch piece of ginger to the pan and fry for 1 minute.
6. Add 1 tsp of coriander powder, 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder, and 1/2 tsp of garam masala to the pan and fry for 1 minute.
7. Add the marinated chicken to the pan and fry until browned on all sides.
8. Add 1 cup of heavy cream to the pan and stir well.
9. Add 1/2 cup of ground almonds to the pan and stir well.
10. Add salt to taste and stir well.
11. Cover the pan and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
12. Remove the bay leaves from the pan and discard them.
13. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 30g
• Carbohydrates: 16g
• Fat: 42g
• Saturated Fat: 21g
• Cholesterol: 170mg
• Sodium: 260mg
• Potassium: 580mg
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 7g
• Vitamin A: 1350IU
• Vitamin C: 6mg
• Calcium: 230mg
• Iron: 3.5mg

Conclusion