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Easy Chicken Korma pictured in a white serving bowl

Easy Chicken Korma

Easy Chicken Korma - a simplified version of this popular mild curry dish. Low on the heat side but high on the flavour side.
Course Dinner
Cuisine Indian Inspired
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 479 kcal
Author Barry C. Parsons

Ingredients

To marinate the chicken

  • 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, see note above
  • 2 tsp mild yellow curry powder
  • 2 tbsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

For the sauce

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 white onions
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 tbsp olive oil you can use clarified butter or ghee if you prefer
  • 4 large tomatoes diced small
  • 2 tbsp freshly grated ginger root
  • 1/2 cup ground toasted cashews
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 cups plain low-fat yogurt
  • 1/2 small red chili minced (more or less to taste)
  • 2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
  • 4 tsp mild yellow curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp ground coriander seed
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • pinch saffron optional
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Drizzle the chicken with the 3 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle on the spices, salt and pepper. Massage into the meat and cover, leaving to marinate for at least a couple of hours or overnight.
  2. Grill the chicken until fully cooked but not dried out. Set aside.
  3. For the sauce begin by pureeing together the onions garlic and water.
  4. In a large saucepan heat the olive oil or ghee.
  5. Add the pureed onion mixture and cook over medium heat for a few minutes stirring constantly. Add all of the remaining ingredients.
  6. Simmer slowly for about 30-40 minutes.
  7. Add the chicken and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes. (At this point you can also add canned rinsed chickpeas and vegetables like bell peppers, cauliflower, etc if you like)
  8. Serve with steamed jasmine rice and/or naan. Garnish with chopped toasted cashews or almonds if you like.