Chicken Korma

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Chicken korma is a traditional Indian dish made with tender pieces of chicken in a creamy and mildly spiced sauce. It is a popular dish in the northern regions of India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The chicken is usually marinated in yogurt and a blend of spices, then cooked in a sauce made with cream, tomatoes, onions, and a variety of aromatic spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves. It is often garnished with chopped cilantro and served with rice or naan bread.

The dish has a rich and creamy texture and a slightly sweet and nutty flavor from the addition of coconut or ground nuts. It is a perfect comfort food for a chilly night and a staple in Indian cuisine.

Ingredients For Home Made Korma Masala

whole Cumin or zeera 1 teaspoonwhole Coriander seeds 1 teaspoonFennel seeds or saunf 1 teaspoonCardamom 2-3 podsNutmeg 1 stick or jaifalJavetri 1 podStar anise or badyan ka phool 2 -3Black pepper corns 4-6Bay leaves 2-3Cloves 3-4Cinnamon stick 1(Roast the whole spices for few second in a small wok@and then grind to form a powder except the bay leaves and cloves)

Spices

Salt to tasteRed chillies flakes or powder 1 teaspoonTurmeric powder 1/2 teaspoonKashmiri red pepper 1 teaspoonRed color a pinch

Other Ingredients

Chicken with bones 750 gmsGolden crispy Fried onion 1 cupFresh ginger 1 small stick grind to form a pasteFresh garlic cloves 5-6 grind to form a pasteYogurt 6 tablespoonsAlmond powder 4 tablespoonsGhee 4 -5 tablespoons

Method

In a wok add the ghee with bay leaves and cloves first and sauté fry and then sauté ginger garlic paste for few minutesAdd the chicken pieces and sauté fry for few min until the color of the chicken changesadd the home made korma masala and then add the rest of the spices and then sauté fry for few minmeanwhile blend the fried onion with yogurt until thick paste is formedAdd the blended paste to the chicken mixture and cook on low flame for 15-20 min until the chicken is tenderAdd almond powder and then cook on low flame for few min until oil comes upserve with nan and roti