CHICKEN KORMA II

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In this mild Northern Indian dish, chicken is simmered in a creamy fragrant sauce with onion, garlic, ginger and cashews. Serve over basmati or sticky rice. Add more chili or cayenne for more heat.

Provided by Trina

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

¼ cup cashew halves
¼ cup boiling water
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 bay leaves, crumbled
1 large onion, minced
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon chili powder
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - diced
¼ cup tomato sauce
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon cornstarch, mixed with equal parts water

Steps:

  • Place cashews in a small bowl, and pour the boiling water over nuts. Set aside for 15 to 20 minutes. Place garlic and ginger in food processor and blend until smooth; set aside.
  • Heat oil in wok over medium heat. Cook the bay leaves in hot oil for 30 seconds. Stir in onion, and cook until soft, about 3 to 5 minutes. Mix in garlic/ginger paste, and season with coriander, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, and chili powder. Stir in chicken, and cook for about 5 minutes. Pour in tomato sauce and chicken broth. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, place the cashews, along with the water in which they were soaked, and the cream and yogurt into food processor. Process until smooth.
  • Stir the cashew mixture into the chicken and onions. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the cornstarch mixture, and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 95.4 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 527.9 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

Raphael Perez
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I'm not a fan of Indian food, but this chicken korma was surprisingly good. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I served it with basmati rice and it was a delicious meal.


Nanyondo Halimaha
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This chicken korma is delicious! The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I served it with basmati rice and a side of naan bread, and it was a feast. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Jedidiah Oghomienor
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I love this chicken korma recipe! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Akbar zaman khan
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This chicken korma is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the ingredients are readily available. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I served it with basmati rice and it was a hit with my fam


md surujjaman
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I was disappointed with this chicken korma. The sauce was bland and the chicken was dry. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Soikot Mirdha 60
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The chicken korma was a bit too spicy for my taste, but otherwise it was delicious. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Bersali Hodeifa
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This chicken korma was easy to make and turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and creamy, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


lackey862
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken korma turned out perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I served it with basmati rice and a side of naan bread, and it was a delicious meal.


Riddha Cage
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This is the best chicken korma I've ever had! The yogurt marinade makes the chicken so tender and juicy, and the sauce is absolutely divine. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


Princess Dennis
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I'm not a huge fan of Indian food, but this chicken korma was surprisingly delicious. The flavors were well-balanced and the sauce was rich and creamy. I'll definitely be making this again.


The Sohag
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This chicken korma recipe is a keeper! The sauce is incredibly flavorful and creamy, and the chicken is perfectly tender. I served it over basmati rice and it was a hit with my family.