Description
A rich and creamy chicken korma made fragrant with aromatic Indian spices, slow-cooked to perfection and finished with coconut cream for a luscious texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt, room temperature
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked in warm water for 20 minutes and blended to a paste
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Soak cashews in warm water for 20 minutes. Drain and blend until smooth with a little water to form a paste. Set aside.
- In a large skillet or the insert of a slow cooker (if stovetop safe), heat ghee over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, bay leaves, and cinnamon stick; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add onion and sauté until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute.
- Add garam masala, turmeric, paprika, and chili powder. Stir constantly for 30 seconds.
- Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.
- Transfer mixture to slow cooker if not already in it. Stir in yogurt, coconut cream, chicken broth, and cashew paste until well combined.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours (or high for 2 hours) until chicken is tender and sauce has thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt. Discard bay leaves and cinnamon stick. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, marinate the chicken in yogurt and spices overnight before cooking. To make it dairy-free, substitute yogurt with additional coconut cream or a dairy-free yogurt.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 28g