Chicken White Korma Recipe

A creamy, aromatic delicacy with tender chicken in a mild, nutty sauce, Chicken White Korma Recipe

 

Chicken White Korma Recipe 

Ingredients

• Chicken:- 1 kg (bone-in or boneless, cut into pieces) 
• Yogurt:- ½ cup (whisked, room temperature) 
• Fresh cream:- ½ cup 
• Cashews:- ¼ cup (soaked in warm water for 20 mins) 
• Onion:- 1 medium (finely chopped) 
• Ginger-garlic paste:- 1 tbsp 
• Green chilies:- 2-3 (slit; adjust to taste) 
• Whole spices:-  
• Green cardamom pods:- 3-4 
• Cloves:- 3-4 
• Cinnamon stick:- 1-inch 
• Bay leaf:- 1 

    Ground spices

• Coriander powder:- 1 tsp 
• Cumin powder:- ½ tsp 
• White pepper powder:- ½ tsp (or to taste) 
• Salt:- to taste 
• Ghee or oil:- 3 tbsp 
• Garnish:-
• Fresh cilantro or mint leaves 
• Fried cashews (optional) 
• Saffron strands (soaked in 1 tbsp warm milk, optional) 

     Instructions

     1. Prepare Cashew Paste:-  
         Drain soaked cashews and blend with ¼ cup water into a smooth paste,  Set aside. 

     2. Cook Whole Spices:-
          Heat ghee/oil in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and bay leaf. Sauté for 30 seconds until                    fragrant. 
     3. Sauté Aromatics:-

          Add chopped onions and cook on medium heat until translucent (avoid browning).  Stir in ginger-garlic paste and          green chilies. Sauté for 2 minutes. 
     4. Cook Chicken:-

         Add chicken pieces. Cook on medium-high for 5-6 minutes until lightly  seared. 
         Reduce heat to low. Add coriander, cumin, white pepper, and salt. Mix  well. 
     5. Add Creamy Base:-

         Pour in cashew paste and whisked yogurt. Stir continuously for 2-3 minutes to prevent curdling. 
         Add fresh cream and mix. Cover and simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes until                                   chicken is tender. 
     6. Adjust Consistency & Seasoning:-

          If needed, add a splash of water/milk for a thinner gravy. Taste and adjust salt/pepper. 
     7. Garnish & Serve:-

           Drizzle saffron milk (if using) and sprinkle cilantro/mint. Top with fried cashews. 
          Serve hot with naan, roti, or steamed rice. 

         Tips  
            For extra richness, add 1 tbsp poppy seeds (soaked and blended with cashews). 
            Substitute almond paste for cashews if preferred. 
            Marinate chicken in yogurt and spices for 30 mins beforehand for deeper flavor. 

            Enjoy the delicate, nutty flavors of this Mughlai-inspired Chicken White Korma Recipe dish FlavorFilesCo.