Description
A rich and creamy Chicken Korma infused with aromatic spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ cup tomato sauce or passata
- ¼ cup almonds, finely chopped
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 1 pound chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by combining it with garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, garam masala, paprika, turmeric, and salt. Let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the marinated chicken until browned on all sides.
- Add tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in chopped almonds and yogurt, letting the sauce thicken for another 5-10 minutes.
- Serve hot with naan or basmati rice, garnished with fresh herbs or ground almonds.
Notes
For a spicier dish, add red chili powder or fresh chilies. Full-fat yogurt provides a creamier consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: chicken korma, Indian curry, creamy chicken, easy dinner