Name: Easy Homemade Chicken Korma
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp ghee or sunflower oil; 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped; 3 chicken breasts (approx. 525g), cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced; 2 tsp minced ginger; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1½ tsp ground coriander; 1½ tsp garam masala; ½ tsp mild chili powder (optional); ½ tsp ground turmeric; ¼ tsp salt; ¼ tsp white pepper; 2 tbsp tomato purée; ½ cup full-fat plain yogurt; ½ cup coconut cream; 2 tbsp ground almonds; 1 tbsp sugar; 4 tbsp double cream; 2 tbsp freshly chopped coriander (for garnish); Boiled rice and/or flatbread (such as chapati or naan) for serving

Description

Aromatic Chicken Korma recipe featuring a rich blend of spices, creamy coconut and yogurt, perfect for any culinary enthusiast.

Ingredients

Scale

2 tbsp ghee or sunflower oil
1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
3 chicken breasts (approx. 525g), cut into bite-sized pieces
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
2 tsp minced ginger
1 tsp ground cumin
1½ tsp ground coriander
1½ tsp garam masala
½ tsp mild chili powder (optional)
½ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp white pepper
2 tbsp tomato purée
½ cup full-fat plain yogurt
½ cup coconut cream
2 tbsp ground almonds
1 tbsp sugar
4 tbsp double cream
2 tbsp freshly chopped coriander (for garnish)
Boiled rice and/or flatbread (such as chapati or naan) for serving

Instructions

Heat the ghee or sunflower oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Sauté the finely chopped onion for about 5–7 minutes until soft and translucent.
Add the minced garlic and ginger and cook for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the spices: cumin, coriander, garam masala, chili powder, turmeric, salt, and white pepper. Cook for about 1 minute.
Add the chicken pieces and cook for about 5 minutes until browned on all sides.
Stir in the tomato purée, yogurt, and coconut cream, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes.
Finish by stirring in the ground almonds and double cream, and simmer for another 5–10 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Garnish with freshly chopped coriander and serve with rice or flatbread.

Notes

For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with vegetables or paneer. Korma tastes even better the next day!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Cooking
Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: Chicken Korma, Indian Cuisine, Spicy Dinner, Comfort Food, Homemade Korma