Chicken Korma
A gently spiced, creamy curry where toasted almonds and yogurt melt into tender chicken, finished with fragrant whole spices for a comforting, aromatic meal.
1 ½ lb chicken, boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup plain yogurt, full-fat
1 onion, medium, thinly sliced
4 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp ginger, grated
¼ cup blanched almonds, lightly toasted
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp ghee
1 cinnamon stick
4 green cardamom, lightly crushed
1 bay leaf
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp turmeric
½ tsp garam masala
½ tsp Kashmiri chili powder, or mild paprika
1 tsp salt
½ cup water
¼ cup heavy cream
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
½ lemon, juiced
1 pinch saffron, optional, soaked in a little warm water
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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