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Chicken Korma Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time30 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time1 hr

Chicken korma Recipe originated in India which consists of chicken, spices and yoghurt. It is a semi solid Gravy which is taken with rice and as well as roti, idli and dosa.

How to make Chicken Korma Recipe

For Marination
 500 g Chicken
 1 cup Curd or Yoghurt
 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
 2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
 2 tsp Chilli Powder
 Salt as required
For Making the Paste
 2 nos Onions
 1 cup Curd
 10 nos Cashews
 2 nos Cardamom
 5 nos Almonds
For Korma Gravy
 2 Sliced Green Chilli
 1 nos Cardamom
 1 nos Bay Leaf
 2 nos Clove
 1 inch Cinnamon
 1 tsp Chilli Powder
 2 tsp Coriander Powder
 ½ tsp Garam Masala
 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves
 Water and Salt as required
Chicken Korma Recipe - Marination for Chicken Korma
1

To make chicken korma, Clean the chicken thoroughly and then cut it into small pieces and put it in a broad vessel.

2

Add the measured quantity of curd or yoghurt, turmeric, chilli powder, garam masala, ginger garlic paste and a little salt to it and mix up well.

3

Close it with a lid and let it marinate for a few hours.

Chicken Korma Recipe - To Make Paste for Chicken Korma
4

To make chicken korma, switch on the stove and heat a pan (preferably a thick bottomed one) and add a little oil to it.

5

Once it is heated, put the diced onions and a cardamom and fry it till you get the aroma of cooked onions

6

Similarly add the cashews and almonds and roast it nicely.

7

Switch off the stove and let it cool for sometime.

8

Transfer everything to a blender and grind it along with a cup of curd or yoghurt.

9

Now the paste for chicken korma is ready to make chicken korma.

Chicken Korma Recipe - Preparation Process To Make Chicken Korma
10

To make chicken korma, Heat the same pan again and put 2 tbsp of cooking oil in it

11

Saute it with a cardamom, bay leaf, cinnamon, clove and green chilli.

12

Now add the marinated chicken and mix slowly and set the flame into medium mode.

13

Let it cook until the raw smell of the chicken goes away.

14

Now add the onion paste and add the required quantity of water and stir well.

15

Slowly add the measured quantity of chilli powder, coriander powder, salt and garam masala one by one.

16

Close the pan with a lid after adding a little water

17

Let it cook until the chicken becomes soft and tender.

18

Now and then open the lid and give a stir.

19

Cook till you get a thick consistency and a nice aroma.

20

Now the chicken korma is ready and you can switch off the stove.

21

Sprinkle some finely chopped coriander leaves, Roasted Cashews over it and serve it hot with rice, roti or idli, dosa.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 300 gms

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 324
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g24%
Sodium 600mg25%
Total Carbohydrate 14g5%
Protein 33g66%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.