How to Make a Flavorful Chicken Korma Recipe in 7 Simple Steps
This Chicken Korma recipe is a creamy, flavorful, and aromatic Indian dish that's surprisingly easy to make at home. Follow these 7 simple steps for a delicious and authentic meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb Boneless, skinless chicken thighs Cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup Plain yogurt Full-fat or low-fat
- 1 large Onion Finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 inch Ginger Grated
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1 tsp Garam masala
- 0.5 tsp Turmeric powder
- 0.5 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- 0.25 tsp Cumin powder
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream
- 0.25 cup Almond flour Optional, for thickening
- 0.25 cup Chopped cilantro For garnish
- 1 tsp Salt To taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a bowl, marinate the chicken with yogurt, ginger, garlic, turmeric powder, chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook until it's browned on all sides.
- Reduce heat and add garam masala and almond flour (if using). Stir well and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan bread.
Notes
Adjust the amount of chili powder to your spice preference. You can also add a touch of sugar to balance the flavors.