Shahi Chicken Qorma

Shahi Chicken Qorma Ingredients

1/3 cup clarified butter (ghee)1 cup brown onion (fried onion)1 chicken cut into 12 pieces.2 bay leaves1 tsp whole black peppercorns8-10 green cardamom pods5 whole cloves1 1-inch cinnamon stick1 tablespoon ginger paste1 tablespoon garlic paste1 cup yogurt1 tablespoon coriander powder1 tsp cumin powder1 tsp red chili powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp paprika powder1 tsp salt or to taste1 black cardamom1/2 tsp kewra essence1/4 cup blanched almonds

Method

Heat a large pan over high heat. add ghee and chicken and cook until the color change slightly.Now add the whole spices ( black pepper, green cardamom, black cardamom, cloves, cinnamon stick and bay leaves) with garlic, and ginger paste. Cook until ginger garlic is fragrant.Add all the ground spices with yogurt and fried onion. Mix wellLower the heat to medium-low, cover, and allow it to cook for 15 – 20 minutes or until chicken is tender. Add 1/2 cup water if needed.Once it’s tender add blanched almonds and cook on low heat for 2-3 minutes. The oil will have risen to the top. Turn the heat off and sprinkle the kewra essence and serve.