Kurma is a creamy, mild curry from North India. This is the Kerala Muslim version of the northern classic, taught to me by a Mappila woman named Haseena Sadick. Her version has rich, layered flavors, and it's thickened with a coconut and cashew paste.
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Categories main-dish
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- In a mini food processor or blender combine the coconut, cashews, poppy seeds, and 1/3 cup water. Grind thoroughly to form a smooth paste like pesto. (A mini processor works best for this.) Set aside.
- In a wide deep pan heat 3 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Fry 1 cup of the shallots until light brown. Stir in the garlic, ginger, green chili, and fry for 1 minute. Add the tomato, 3 tablespoons cilantro, ground masala, Garam Masala, salt, and 1/2 cup water; fry until the tomato breaks down and forms a paste.
- Add the yogurt and stir until it dissolves. Add the chicken and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Fry the remaining 1/2 cup shallots in the remaining 2 tablespoons oil until very brown and crisp. Remove them to a plate.
- Add the coconut and cashew paste to the chicken and simmer for 10 more minutes. Check the salt.
- Place the star anise in a coffee grinder and grind to a fine powder. Measure out 2 teaspoonfuls, reserving the rest for another use.
- Grind the fennel seeds in the coffee grinder to form a fine powder.
- Combine all the ingredients and store in an airtight jar away from the light. It will keep for 6 months.
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[email protected]This chicken kurma is a must-try for any fan of Indian food.
Fatou Jammeh
[email protected]I love that this chicken kurma recipe uses simple ingredients. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Lydia Summers
[email protected]This chicken kurma is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great make-ahead meal.
Aead Alazam
[email protected]I've never made chicken kurma before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out great and my family loved it.
Samar T Gurung
[email protected]This chicken kurma is the perfect comfort food. It's so warm and inviting, and the flavors are incredible.
Liz Pacheco
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken kurma, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and creamy, I couldn't get enough of it.
Nalentle Nyikiza
[email protected]This chicken kurma is so easy to make and the results are always delicious.
Munna Dewan
[email protected]I made this chicken kurma last night and it was a hit! My husband and kids loved it.
Khulu Mthembu
[email protected]This chicken kurma is amazing! The chicken is so tender and the sauce is so rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Musanya Nankolongo
[email protected]I love this chicken kurma! It's so flavorful and creamy. I always get compliments when I make it.
Rohan Sah
[email protected]This is the best chicken kurma recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.
DARUL KHARAR
[email protected]I've made this chicken kurma recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are amazing and the chicken is always so moist and tender.
M Atif
[email protected]This chicken kurma recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it over basmati rice and it was a hit with my family.