Stranger Foods

Indian chicken korma

Serves 6 3 hr 25 mins

3 hr 25 mins	Total
2 hr 10 mins	Prep
1 hr 15 mins	Cook
+ 2 hr	Idle

Indian

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Creamy, spiced Chicken Korma is the stuff dreams are made of. Loosen up those pants and make this delectable Indian dish at home!

Ingredients

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For the chicken marinade

3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp garam masala
2 tsp curry powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

For the sauce

2 white onions, peeled and cut into quarters
6 cloves garlic, peeled
4 tsp curry powder
2 tsp ground turmeric
2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp ground coriander seed
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp cumin
¼ tsp ground cardamom
⅛ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
3 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
3 large tomatoes, diced small
1 tbsp freshly grated ginger root
½ cup ground raw almonds
1 cup unsweetened canned coconut milk
1½ cups plain low-fat yogurt
½ a small red chilli, de-seeded and minced (dried or fresh)
1 tbsp brown sugar (packed)

Instructions

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Drizzle the chicken with the oil and sprinkle on the garam masala, curry powder, salt and pepper. Massage into the meat and cover, leaving to marinate for at least or overnight.
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for per side, until cooked through.
Meanwhile, make the sauce: place the onions, garlic, and 1 cup of water in the bowl of a blender. Puree until smooth.
Measure out the spices (curry powder through nutmeg) into a small bowl.
In a large saucepan heat 3 tbsps of olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the pureed onion mixture and cook for a , stirring constantly, until it begins to darken in color.
Add the tomatoes, ginger, ground almonds, coconut milk, yogurt, red chilli, pre-measured spices, and brown sugar. Stir well.
Turn the heat down to low and simmer . Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and add to the pan; simmer for an additional . Serve with steamed basmati rice and/or naan.

Nutrition

kcal 734
fat 33 g
saturates 12 g
carbs 29 g
sugar 17 g
fibre 5 g
protein 80 g
salt 0.9 g

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