Chicken Korma Recipe | Creamy & Flavorful Curry
This Chicken Korma recipe is a rich, comforting curry made with tender chicken, aromatic spices, and a creamy cashew-based sauce. Perfect for beginner home cooks, it’s a restaurant-style dish you can master in your own kitchen. Serve it with rice or naan for a complete, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
To Marinate the Chicken:
- 700 g boneless chicken
- 3 tbsp yogurt
- 2 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
For Garam Masala (or use store-bought):
- 1 tbsp cloves
- 1 tbsp fennel seeds
- 1 cinnamon stick 1-inch
- 4 –5 cardamom pods
- 2 star anise
- 3 –4 bay leaves
Other Ingredients:
- 2 onions chopped
- 1 tbsp ghee
- ⅓ cup tomato puree
- ¾ cup cashews soaked
- ¼ cup cream
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Make garam masala by dry-roasting spices for 3–4 minutes, then grinding into coarse powder. Use 1.5 tbsp for this recipe.
- Marinate chicken with yogurt, turmeric, ginger garlic paste, red chili powder, and salt. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Soak cashews in hot water for 20 minutes, then blend into a smooth paste with 2 tbsp water.
- Heat ghee in a wok, add onions, and sauté until browned (about 15 minutes).
- Add marinated chicken and cook until lightly golden, stirring to coat evenly.
- Stir in tomato puree, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix in cashew paste and garam masala, thinning with water if needed.
- Add cream, stir well, cover, and simmer for 5 more minutes. Garnish with cilantro and roasted cashews before serving.
Notes
Notes:
For the best Chicken Korma, caramelize the onions slowly for a deep, rich flavor. Variation: Swap cream for coconut milk to make a dairy-free korma with a tropical twist. Nutrition (per serving, approximate):
Calories: 410
Protein: 28 g
Fat: 28 g
Carbohydrates: 14 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 4 g
For the best Chicken Korma, caramelize the onions slowly for a deep, rich flavor. Variation: Swap cream for coconut milk to make a dairy-free korma with a tropical twist. Nutrition (per serving, approximate):
Calories: 410
Protein: 28 g
Fat: 28 g
Carbohydrates: 14 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 4 g