CHICKEN KORMA

CHICKEN KORMA

chicken korma recipe is a Special Pakistani recipe that defines eh rich cultural history of the country. Many Pakistani recipes are deep rooted which date back to the royal kitchens of the Mughal empire.

The first korma recipe originated from the Indian Subcontinent back in the 16th century. It is a characteristic Mughal cuisine was originally prepared in the royal kitchens of the Mughal Empire for the Nawab of Hyderabad. The word korma is derived from an Urdu word with the meaning “braise”.

Try this rich and creamy chicken korma recipe with tender chicken pieces in a mildly spiced curry sauce. A mix of spices and yogurt give this chicken curry its mouth-watering creaminess, Serve with naan or sheermal.

PREPARATION TIME: 20 mins        COOKING TIME: 30 mins            SERVING: 5

INGREDIENTS

Chicken 500 gm

Salt 1 tsp or to taste

Paprika powder 1 tsp

Coriander powder 1 & 1/2 tsp

Red chili powder 1 tsp or as per taste 

Yogurt 1/2 Cup 

Ginger garlic paste 2 tbsp

Onion sliced 2 large

Ghee 3/4 cup

Black pepper corn 10

Cloves 4

Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp 

Black cardamom 1

Cinnamon stick 2

Green cardamom 5-6

Nutmeg powder 1/2 tsp

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METHOD

Marination for chicken korma recipe:

• Marinate the chicken with yogurt, ginger and garlic paste, paprika powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. 
• Cover and set aside for 30 minutes.

• In a pan,add ghee and let it melt,add onion and fry until golden brown & set aside then crushed.
• In the same pan,add black cardamom, green cardamom, cloves, black pepper corns, cinnamon sticks, cumin seeds and fry for 1 minute.
• Add marinated chicken.fry on a medium heat until the raw smell of ginger and garlic paste goes away,cover and cook for 4-5 minutes.
• Add fried & crushed onion and mix well for 2 minutes.
• Add water cover and cook on allow flame until chicken is tender.
• add nutmeg powder and continue cooking till oil comes on top.
• Your tasty Chicken Korma now ready.Serve with naan or sheermal.