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Homemade Chicken Korma with Flatbread or Rice

Savory Homemade Chicken Korma with Flatbread or Rice for Cozy Nights

A comforting Homemade Chicken Korma with Flatbread or Rice, perfect for quick dinners with rich flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Korma
  • 2 tablespoons Ghee or Sunflower Oil Flavored base for cooking
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped
  • 525 grams Chicken Breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Ginger Fresh preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Best used fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Optionally swap with curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon Mild Chili Powder Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric Optional, for authenticity
  • Salt to taste
  • White Pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Purée Can substitute with fresh tomatoes
  • 100 grams Full-Fat Plain Yogurt Greek yogurt is a great swap
  • 200 ml Coconut Cream Or canned coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons Ground Almonds Can be omitted for nut-free
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Optional
  • 100 ml Double Cream For extra richness

Equipment

  • Large pan or skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat ghee or sunflower oil in a large pan over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Sauté one finely chopped onion for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic and ginger; cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add chicken pieces and sauté for 5-7 minutes until no longer pink.
  5. Stir in spices and tomato purée; cook for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Reduce heat and mix in yogurt and coconut cream; simmer gently for 5 minutes.
  7. Add ground almonds and sugar; simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
  8. Stir in double cream; season to taste and garnish with chopped coriander.
  9. Serve hot with steamed rice or fluffy flatbreads.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Korma tastes better the next day; store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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