Easy Homemade Chicken Korma with Flatbread or Rice
If you’re in search of a heartwarming dish that brings comfort and flavor to your table, look no further than this Easy Homemade Chicken Korma with Flatbread or Rice. This recipe combines tender chicken with a creamy sauce infused with aromatic spices, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings. In just about 30 minutes, you’ll create a delicious meal that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare. Serve it alongside fluffy rice or warm flatbread for a complete dining experience that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- 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 / 1.1 lbs), 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 plain yogurt
- ½ cup coconut cream
- 2 tbsp ground almonds
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 4 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 tbsp freshly chopped coriander (cilantro)
- Boiled rice and/or flatbread (such as chapati or naan)
Instructions
- Heat ghee or sunflower oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until softened.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until lightly golden.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, and spices; cook for another two minutes.
- Mix in tomato purée, yogurt, coconut cream, ground almonds, and sugar; bring to a gentle boil then simmer for 6–8 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream at the end and serve over rice or alongside flatbread garnished with fresh coriander.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg