Description
Indulge in a flavorful Chicken Korma, a creamy halal delight featuring tender chicken and aromatic spices, perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves (or 2 tsp minced garlic) and optional ginger
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or ghee
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Salt to taste
- Green chilies (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté onions until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and spices; cook until fragrant.
- Mix in chicken thighs; cook until lightly browned.
- Gradually stir in yogurt and coconut milk, letting it simmer for 25-30 minutes on low heat.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving over rice or with naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Marinate chicken in yogurt and spices for enhanced flavor. Substitute coconut milk with cream for a lighter dish or add veggies like peas or spinach for added nutrition.