Chicken Korma

Food : Indian Chicken Recipes : Chicken Korma

Ingredients

  • 1 (2 1/2 pound) cut-up chicken
  • 2 cups yogurt
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger, chopped
  • 2 tsp peanut or sunflower oil
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp ground chili
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Seeds of 2 peeled cardamom pod
  • 1 tsp poppy seed
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped

How to make Chicken Korma :

  • Place chicken in bowl and marinate in yogurt, 1 clove garlic, half an onion, paprika, ginger, salt and pepper for a few hours.
  • Heat oil in large heavy casserole; gently sauté remaining onion and garlic for 1 minute. Remove and set aside.
  • Add to casserole the coriander, chili, cumin, cardamom seeds, poppy seed and turmeric. Fry for a few minutes. Add the chicken. Pour enough water to cover and add remaining marinade.
  • Add onion and garlic with bay leaf. Simmer 45 minutes or until chicken is tender. Sprinkle the chicken korma with fresh coriander and serve.