Talking about chicken today, I have another Indian recipe that has chicken as its primary ingredient. The dish is called chicken korma. The chicken korma has the richness of dry fruits and some unique and healthy spices and herbs that make it an authentic south Asian preparation.
Chicken korma is a kind of preparation in which yogurt or curd plays an important role. Without yogurt, this recipe is not possible as it helps to tender and marinate the chicken at the same time. Talking about its history, so this recipe was brought to India by Mughals from Central Asia. Mughals were very keen on eating rich food and always included dry fruits and nuts in their diet.
To make chicken korma, marinate chicken in a mixture of oil, garam masala, salt, curry powder, and some yogurt for 2 hours. Then, cook the chicken from both sides. After that, make a paste of almonds, onions, and garlic in a blender. In a pan, add oil, almond paste, tomatoes, ginger, coconut milk, almonds, red chili, and spices and cook it for half an hour.
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Chicken Korma Recipe
Equipment
- Blender
- Skillet
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 12-15 Almonds
- 2-3 Green Cardamom Pods
- ½ teaspoon Peppercorn
- 1 inch Cinnamon Stick
- 2-3 whole Cloves
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
- Salt (to taste)
- ¼ cup Yogurt
- 1½ teaspoon Coconut (shredded)
- Cilantro (chopped) (to garnish)
- 1 medium Onion (chopped)
- 1½ teaspoon Vegetable Oil
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 3 large Tomatoes (chopped)
- ½ Red Chili (minced)
For Marinade
- 1½ Boneless Chicken Thighs
- 2 teaspoons Plain Yogurt
- ½ teaspoon Ground Turmeric
- 1½ teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
Instructions
- First, we will marinate the chicken in a mixture of oil, garam masala, salt, curry powder, and some yogurt. Keep it aside for about 2 hours or overnight as you wish.
- In a skillet, add some oil and cook the chicken from both sides. It will take you around 5-6 minutes.
- Now, with a help of a blender, blend the almonds, onions and garlic along with 1 cup of water. Make a fine paste out of it.
- In a large saucepan, add some oil and saute the almond paste in it. Cook it for about 2-3 minutes until is cooked and fragrant. Stir it continuously and see if its color changes to dark.
- Add the tomatoes, ginger, coconut milk, almonds, red chili, and spices to this paste and cook them along. Stir it well.
- Now, keeping the heat on low, add the chicken into the pan and cook it for about 30 minutes along with the sauce that was already cooking. Check the consistency of the sauce and add more water if you want. Garnish with some fresh cilantro and fresh cream.