Chicken Korma

20 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs chicken pieces
  • 2 teaspoons ginger paste
  • 2 teaspoons garlic paste
  • 1/2 cup cashew nuts
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons ghee
  • 1 onion
  • 4 cardamom pods
  • 4 cloves
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seed
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • saffron, several strands
  • salt, as desired

Directions

  1. 1
    Clean and prepare chicken by removing excess fat.
  2. 2
    Blend ginger and garlic pastes, nuts, and water until smooth.
  3. 3
    Heat ghee.
  4. 4
    Fry onions and then add cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, coriander powder, jeera powder, chili powder, garam masala and cumin seeds.
  5. 5
    Fry untill they darken and sputter.
  6. 6
    Add cashew-garlic mixture prepared previously and let cook for 5-6 minutes.
  7. 7
    Now add chicken, mixing to ensure it is coated properly with spices.
  8. 8
    Reduce heat, add salt, and allow to cook for 20-25 minutes.
  9. 9
    Beat the yoghurt and add in small amounts while cooking on medium heat.
  10. 10
    When chicken is tender and well-cooked, stir in cream, saffron and cilantro (hint: warm cream till tepid and dissolve saffron in it first, then pour).
  11. 11
    Allow to simmer for a further 5-8 minutes.
  12. 12
    Goes well with basmati rice.

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