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Easy Homemade Chicken Korma with Flatbread or Rice

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A creamy and aromatic Chicken Korma, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp ghee or sunflower oil
  • 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • 3 chicken breasts (approx. 525g / 1.1 lbs), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • 2 tsp minced ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1½ tsp ground coriander
  • 1½ tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp mild chili powder (optional, for gentle warmth)
  • ½ tsp ground turmeric
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp white pepper
  • 2 tbsp tomato purée (paste)
  • ½ cup (120 ml) full-fat plain or natural yogurt
  • ½ cup (120 ml) coconut cream
  • 2 tbsp ground almonds
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 4 tbsp (60 ml) double (heavy) cream
  • 2 tbsp freshly chopped coriander (cilantro)
  • Boiled rice and/or flatbread (such as chapati or naan)

Instructions

  1. Sauté the onion in ghee or oil until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle in the spices and toast for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add chicken pieces, cooking until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Stir in tomato purée and cook for a couple of minutes before lowering the heat.
  6. Add yogurt slowly, mixing until smooth.
  7. Pour in coconut cream, ground almonds, and sugar; let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until sauce thickens.
  8. Stir in heavy cream and simmer a few more minutes.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, swap chicken for chickpeas or mixed vegetables. Adjust spice levels to your preference.

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