Quick and Easy Chicken Korma
A delightful and aromatic chicken korma recipe that is made in no time. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
| 1 | fresh ginger, grated |
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| 5 | garlic cloves, chopped |
| 6 | tablespoons vegetable oil |
| 3 | bay leaves |
| 1 | cinnamon stick, 2-inches |
| 8 | cardamom pods |
| 4 | whole cloves |
| ¼ | teaspoon cumin seed |
| 1 | small onion, finely diced |
| 1 | tablespoon ground coriander |
| 1 | tablespoon ground cumin |
| 3 | canned plum tomatoes, chopped |
| 3 | chicken breasts, skinned and cut into chunks |
| cayenne pepper | |
| ¾ | teaspoon salt |
| 3 | tablespoons heavy whipping cream |
Instructions
| 1. | In the container of an electric blender, combine fresh ginger, garlic, and 3 tablespoons of water. Blend until a smooth paste is formed. |
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| 2. | Heat vegetable oil in a wide frying pan over high heat. Once hot, add bay leaves, a 2-inch cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, whole cloves, and cumin seeds. Stir briefly, then add finely diced onion. Cook and stir for approximately 3 minutes, or until the onion is lightly browned. |
| 3. | Add the paste from the blender, ground coriander, and ground cumin to the pan. Stir and cook for 1 minute, then add the chicken, cayenne pepper, salt, and 1 cup of water. |
| 4. | Bring the mixture to a boil. |
| 5. | Cover the pan, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer for 15 minutes, turning the chicken pieces occasionally. |
| 6. | Uncover the pan, pour in the heavy whipping cream, and increase the heat to high. Cook for an additional 7-8 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened. Stir gently throughout. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 829.6 kcal |
| Protein | 72.1 g |
| Fat | 56.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.2 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g |
| Sugar | 0.9 g |
Published on Jul 18, 2024 by Luminița