Description
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of Creamy Homemade Chicken Korma Perfect with Flatbread or Rice. This delightful Indian dish combines tender chicken simmered in a creamy sauce infused with aromatic spices like cumin and garam masala. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Pair it with soft naan or fluffy basmati rice for a truly satisfying meal that will transport your taste buds straight to India.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams Chicken Breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 medium Onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Minced Ginger
- 200 grams Tomato Purée
- 200 grams Full-fat Plain Yogurt
- 200 ml Coconut Cream
- Ground Cumin
- Ground Coriander
- Garam Masala
- Mild Chili Powder
- Ground Turmeric
- Salt
- White Pepper
- Fresh Coriander (for garnish)
Instructions
- Chop the onion and mince the garlic and ginger.
- Heat ghee or sunflower oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
- Sauté the chopped onion until translucent and golden (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and ginger; cook for another minute.
- Stir in spices: cumin, coriander, garam masala, chili powder, turmeric, salt, and white pepper.
- Add chicken pieces; cook until no longer pink (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in tomato purée, yogurt, coconut cream, ground almonds (if using), sugar, and double cream; mix well.
- Simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Adjust seasoning; garnish with fresh coriander before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg