Chicken Korma

Chicken Korma Indian

Chicken Korma Indian

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs. (0.6 kg) chicken, cut into pieces
• 2 1/2 tablespoons butter, ghee or oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 2 inch (5 cm) cinnamon stick, lightly bruised
• 2 cardamons
• 2 cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 black peppercorns, lightly crushed
• 1/2 tablespoon minced ginger
• 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic

Marinade.

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Garam Masala
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder or paprika
• 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt, lightly whipped
• 2/3 cup fried onions, lightly crushed

Method

1. Marinate chicken with Marinade ingredients for 30 minutes to 1 hour
2. Heat up wok with 2 1/2 tablespoons butter, stir-fry the items listed under Ingredients and let the whole spices to sizzle a bit until fragrant
3. Toss in the marinated chicken (with the marinade) and continue to stir-fry for 10 minutes
4. Turn heat to medium-low, cover the wok and cook for 30 minutes, or until the oil slightly separates, chicken is tender enough and you have achieve the gravy consistency that you prefer
5. Salt to taste, and add some water if the dish appears to be too dry
6. Dish out and serve with basmati rice or Naan bread