Chicken Korma

Ingredients:

  • Chicken – 1 – 1.5lb cut into medium sized pieces
  • Onions – 2 big (sliced)
  • Green Chillies – 3 big
  • Ginger – 1/2 inch chopped
  • Coconut grated – 1/4 cup
  • Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Coriander powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Cumin seed powder – 1/2 tsp (optional)
  • Saunf – 1 tsp
  • Garam masala – 1 tsp OR (cloves – 1, cinnamon stick – 1, bay leaf – 1)
  • Salt – to taste
  • Oil
  • Coriander leaves(Cilantro).

Method:

Grind the ginger, saunf and green chillies with half the onions (with little water) and set aside. Grind the grated coconut with some water and set aside. In a pan, heat oil and add the garam masala items and then the rest of the onions. Saute the onions for a while. Then, add the chillies-ginger-onion paste and saute. Then, add the turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin seed powder and salt. Fry this mixture for a while maybe adding a little bit of water. Then, add the chicken pieces and some water and cover the pan with a lid and allow to cook for 1/2 hr (or until chicken is done). When the chicken is cooked, stir in the coconut paste with some water and bring to a boil. Add the coriander leaves for garnish.

Miscellaneous Info:

  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Cooking Time: 45 min
  • Serves 4-6

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