Easy Homemade Chicken Korma with Flatbread or Rice
Easy Homemade Chicken Korma with Flatbread or Rice is a delightful and comforting dish that brings authentic Indian flavors right to your kitchen in just 30 minutes. This creamy, aromatic curry features tender chicken pieces simmered in an exquisite blend of spices, making it perfect for quick weeknight dinners or family gatherings. Served over fluffy rice or alongside warm flatbreads, this versatile meal caters to all tastes and preferences, ensuring a satisfying dining experience for everyone.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp ghee or sunflower oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 chicken breasts (approx. 525g), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp minced ginger
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1½ tsp ground coriander
- 1½ tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp mild chili powder (optional)
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- 2 tbsp tomato purée
- ½ cup full-fat plain yogurt
- ½ cup coconut cream
- 2 tbsp ground almonds
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 4 tbsp double cream
- 2 tbsp freshly chopped coriander (cilantro)
- Boiled rice and/or flatbread (such as chapati or naan)
Instructions
- Heat ghee in a large frying pan over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until sealed and lightly golden (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in garlic, ginger, spices, and tomato purée; cook for another 2 minutes.
- Mix in yogurt, coconut cream, ground almonds, and sugar; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 6–8 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Stir in double cream before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 115mg