Chicken Korma
Chicken korma simmers thighs in a creamy sauce of ground almonds, cloves, and ginger.
TOTAL TIME
1 hr 11 min
ACTIVE TIME
46 min
DIFFICULTY
Medium
CUISINE
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Who’s eating
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Ingredients0/20
Ingredients20 items · 4 servings
1Garlic clove4clove
2Fresh ginger20g
3Chicken thigh800g
4Full-fat yoghurt125g
5Turmeric0.5tsp
6Fine salt1tsp
7Onion2piece
8Cardamom pods6piece
9Vegetable oil2tbsp
10Ghee25g
11Cinnamon stick1piece
12Cloves4piece
13Ground cumin1tsp
14Ground coriander1tsp
15White pepper0.5tsp
16Double cream100ml
17Ground almonds50g
18Caster sugar1tsp
19Flaked almonds2tbsp
20Coriander leaves2tbsp
| # | Product | Quantity | Unit | Notes | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | clove | — | — | ||
| 2 | 20 | g | — | — | ||
| 3 | 800 | g | boneless and skinless, cut into 4 cm pieces | — | ||
| 4 | 125 | g | — | — | ||
| 5 | 0.5 | tsp | — | — | ||
| 6 | 1 | tsp | — | — | ||
| 7 | 2 | piece | — | — | ||
| 8 | 6 | piece | — | — | ||
| 9 | 2 | tbsp | — | — | ||
| 10 | 25 | g | — | — | ||
| 11 | 1 | piece | — | — | ||
| 12 | 4 | piece | — | — | ||
| 13 | 1 | tsp | — | — | ||
| 14 | 1 | tsp | — | — | ||
| 15 | 0.5 | tsp | — | — | ||
| 16 | 100 | ml | — | — | ||
| 17 | 50 | g | — | — | ||
| 18 | 1 | tsp | — | — | ||
| 19 | 2 | tbsp | — | — | ||
| 20 | 2 | tbsp | fresh | — |
Tools8 items
Hygiene
Wash your hands after the raw chicken thighs.
Procedure41 steps
1
2
fresh ginger
Fresh ginger · 20 g
⏱ 1 min
3
4
the chicken thigh to the mixing bowl
Chicken thigh · 800 g
⏱ 20s
5
your hands with soap — you've been handling raw chicken thighs
⏱ 30s
6
the full-fat yoghurt to the mixing bowl
Full-fat yoghurt · 125 g
⏱ 15s
7
8
9
the turmeric to the mixing bowl
Turmeric · 0.5 tsp
⏱ 15s
10
the fine salt to the mixing bowl
Fine salt · 0.5 tsp
⏱ 15s
11
the marinated chicken
⏱ 1 min
12
the marinated chicken with the cling film
Result · Covered marinated chicken · used in step 27⏱ 20 min
13
14
the cardamom pods
Cardamom pods · 6 piece
Result · Lightly crushed cardamom pods · used in step 19⏱ 1 min
15
the vegetable oil
Vegetable oil · 2 tbsp
⏱ 1 min
16
the ghee to the chicken korma pan
Ghee · 25 g
⏱ 15s
17
18
the onions in hot oil → until deep golden brown and very soft — stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes
⏱ 20 min
19
the lightly crushed cardamom pods to the chicken korma pan
⏱ 15s
20
the cinnamon stick to the chicken korma pan
Cinnamon stick · 1 piece
⏱ 15s
21
the cloves to the chicken korma pan
Cloves · 4 piece
⏱ 15s
22
the onions with whole spices → until fragrant — stirring occasionally
⏱ 2 min
23
the ground cumin, ground coriander and white pepper to the chicken korma pan
Ground cumin · 1 tspGround coriander · 1 tspWhite pepper · 0.5 tsp
⏱ 45s
24
the ground spice mixture → until fragrant and coating the onions
⏱ 1 min
25
26
the fine salt to the chicken korma pan
Fine salt · 0.5 tsp
⏱ 15s
27
the seasoned chicken mixture → until combined
⏱ 1 min
28
the mixed chicken and spices
⏱ 1 min
29
the seared chicken and spices → until 74°C at the thickest part — stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through
⏱ 22 min
30
the double cream to the chicken korma pan
Double cream · 100 ml
⏱ 15s
31
the ground almonds to the chicken korma pan
Ground almonds · 50 g
⏱ 15s
32
caster sugar
Caster sugar · 1 tsp
⏱ 15s
33
the sweetened chicken in almond cream sauce → until combined
⏱ 1 min
34
the combined korma sauce → until the sauce thickens to a rich coating consistency — stirring occasionally
⏱ 6 min
35
36
the flaked almonds → until golden — stirring constantly
Flaked almonds · 2 tbsp
Result · Toasted flaked almonds · used in step 40⏱ 2 min
37
the finished chicken korma from the frying pan into the serving dish
⏱ 1 min
38
39
the coriander leaves over the chicken korma with toasted almonds
Coriander leaves · 2 tbsp
Result · Chicken Korma⏱ 30s
Total Time1 hr 11 min
| # | Product | Quantity | Unit | Tool / Setting | Time / °C | Instruction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | clove | 2 min | the garlic cloveResult · Minced garlic · used in step 7 | ||
| 2 | 20 | g | 1 min | fresh ginger | ||
| 3 | Peeled gingerstep 2 | — | — | 1 min | the peeled gingerResult · Finely grated ginger · used in step 8 | |
| 4 | 800 | g | 20s | the chicken thigh to the mixing bowl | ||
| 5 | — | — | — | — | 30s | your hands with soap — you've been handling raw chicken thighs |
| 6 | 125 | g | 15s | the full-fat yoghurt to the mixing bowl | ||
| 7 | Minced garlicstep 1 | — | — | 15s | the minced garlic to the mixing bowl | |
| 8 | Finely grated gingerstep 3 | — | — | 15s | the finely grated ginger to the mixing bowl | |
| 9 | 0.5 | tsp | 15s | the turmeric to the mixing bowl | ||
| 10 | 0.5 | tsp | 15s | the fine salt to the mixing bowl | ||
| 11 | — | — | — | 1 min | the marinated chicken | |
| 12 | Marinated chickenstep 11 | — | — | 20 min | the marinated chicken with the cling filmResult · Covered marinated chicken · used in step 27 | |
| 13 | 2 | piece | 3 min | the onionResult · Thinly sliced onions · used in step 17 | ||
| 14 | 6 | piece | 1 min | the cardamom podsResult · Lightly crushed cardamom pods · used in step 19 | ||
| 15 | 2 | tbsp | 1 min | the vegetable oil | ||
| 16 | 25 | g | 15s | the ghee to the chicken korma pan | ||
| 17 | Thinly sliced onionsstep 13 | — | — | 15s | the thinly sliced onions to the chicken korma pan | |
| 18 | — | — | — | 20 min | the onions in hot oil → until deep golden brown and very soft — stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes | |
| 19 | Lightly crushed cardamom podsstep 14 | — | — | 15s | the lightly crushed cardamom pods to the chicken korma pan | |
| 20 | 1 | piece | 15s | the cinnamon stick to the chicken korma pan | ||
| 21 | 4 | piece | 15s | the cloves to the chicken korma pan | ||
| 22 | — | — | — | 2 min | the onions with whole spices → until fragrant — stirring occasionally | |
| 23 | 1 | tsp | 45s | the ground cumin, ground coriander and white pepper to the chicken korma pan | ||
| 1 | tsp | |||||
| 0.5 | tsp | |||||
| 24 | — | — | — | 1 min | the ground spice mixture → until fragrant and coating the onions | |
| 25 | Covered marinated chickenstep 12 | — | — | 20s | the covered marinated chicken to the chicken korma pan | |
| 26 | 0.5 | tsp | 15s | the fine salt to the chicken korma pan | ||
| 27 | — | — | — | 1 min | the seasoned chicken mixture → until combined | |
| 28 | — | — | — | 1 min | the mixed chicken and spices | |
| 29 | — | — | — | 22 min | the seared chicken and spices → until 74°C at the thickest part — stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through | |
| 30 | 100 | ml | 15s | the double cream to the chicken korma pan | ||
| 31 | 50 | g | 15s | the ground almonds to the chicken korma pan | ||
| 32 | 1 | tsp | 15s | caster sugar | ||
| 33 | — | — | — | 1 min | the sweetened chicken in almond cream sauce → until combined | |
| 34 | — | — | — | 6 min | the combined korma sauce → until the sauce thickens to a rich coating consistency — stirring occasionally | |
| 35 | — | — | — | 1 min | the finished chicken kormaResult · Finished chicken korma · used in step 39 | |
| 36 | 2 | tbsp | 2 min | the flaked almonds → until golden — stirring constantlyResult · Toasted flaked almonds · used in step 40 | ||
| 37 | Finished chicken kormastep 37 | — | — | 1 min | the finished chicken korma from the frying pan into the serving dish | |
| 38 | Toasted flaked almondsstep 38 | — | — | 30s | the toasted flaked almonds over the finished chicken korma | |
| 39 | 2 | tbsp | 30s | the coriander leaves over the chicken korma with toasted almondsResult · Chicken Korma | ||
| Total Time | 1 hr 11 min | |||||
Nutritionper serving
Estimated · pre-cooking · 86% ingredients covered
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| 775kcal | |
| 48g | |
| 59g | |
| 13g | |
| 18g | |
| 6g | |
| 5g | |
| 771mg |
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Recipe
Chicken Korma
Chicken korma simmers thighs in a creamy sauce of ground almonds, cloves, and ginger.
HygieneWash your hands after the raw chicken thighs.
Serves4
Total1 hr 11 min
LevelMedium
Ingredients
- Garlic clove4 clove
- Fresh ginger20 g
- Chicken thigh, boneless and skinless, cut into 4 cm pieces800 g
- Full-fat yoghurt125 g
- Turmeric0.5 tsp
- Fine salt1 tsp
- Onion2 piece
- Cardamom pods6 piece
- Vegetable oil2 tbsp
- Ghee25 g
- Cinnamon stick1 piece
- Cloves4 piece
- Ground cumin1 tsp
- Ground coriander1 tsp
- White pepper0.5 tsp
- Double cream100 ml
- Ground almonds50 g
- Caster sugar1 tsp
- Flaked almonds2 tbsp
- Coriander leaves, fresh2 tbsp
Tools
Chefs knife · Peeler · Grater · Mixing bowl · Spoon · Cling film · Chicken korma pan (frying pan) · Flaked almonds pan (frying pan)
Method
1
Mince the garlic clove
Result · Minced garlic · used in step 7
2 minChefs knifeGarlic clove · 4 clove
2
Peel fresh ginger
1 minPeelerFresh ginger · 20 g
3
Grate the peeled ginger
Result · Finely grated ginger · used in step 8
1 minGraterPeeled ginger · step 2
4
Add the chicken thigh to the mixing bowl
20sMixing bowlChicken thigh · 800 g
5
Wash your hands with soap — you've been handling raw chicken thighs
30s
6
Add the full-fat yoghurt to the mixing bowl
15sMixing bowlFull-fat yoghurt · 125 g
7
Add the minced garlic to the mixing bowl
15sMixing bowlMinced garlic · step 1
8
Add the finely grated ginger to the mixing bowl
15sMixing bowlFinely grated ginger · step 3
9
Add the turmeric to the mixing bowl
15sMixing bowlTurmeric · 0.5 tsp
10
Add the fine salt to the mixing bowl
15sMixing bowlFine salt · 0.5 tsp
11
Mix the marinated chicken
1 minSpoon
12
Cover the marinated chicken with the cling film
Result · Covered marinated chicken · used in step 27
20 minCling filmMarinated chicken · step 11
13
Slice the onion
Result · Thinly sliced onions · used in step 17
3 minChefs knifeOnion · 2 piece
14
Crush the cardamom pods
Result · Lightly crushed cardamom pods · used in step 19
1 minChefs knifeCardamom pods · 6 piece
15
Heat the vegetable oil
1 minChicken korma pan (frying pan)Vegetable oil · 2 tbsp
16
Add the ghee to the chicken korma pan
15sChicken korma pan (frying pan)Ghee · 25 g
17
Add the thinly sliced onions to the chicken korma pan
15sChicken korma pan (frying pan)Thinly sliced onions · step 13
18
Sauté the onions in hot oil → until deep golden brown and very soft — stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes
20 minChicken korma pan (frying pan)
19
Add the lightly crushed cardamom pods to the chicken korma pan
15sChicken korma pan (frying pan)Lightly crushed cardamom pods · step 14
20
Add the cinnamon stick to the chicken korma pan
15sChicken korma pan (frying pan)Cinnamon stick · 1 piece
21
Add the cloves to the chicken korma pan
15sChicken korma pan (frying pan)Cloves · 4 piece
22
Sauté the onions with whole spices → until fragrant — stirring occasionally
2 minChicken korma pan (frying pan)
23
Add the ground cumin, ground coriander and white pepper to the chicken korma pan
45sChicken korma pan (frying pan)Ground cumin · 1 tspGround coriander · 1 tspWhite pepper · 0.5 tsp
24
Stir the ground spice mixture → until fragrant and coating the onions
1 minSpoon
25
Add the covered marinated chicken to the chicken korma pan
20sChicken korma pan (frying pan)Covered marinated chicken · step 12
26
Add the fine salt to the chicken korma pan
15sChicken korma pan (frying pan)Fine salt · 0.5 tsp
27
Stir the seasoned chicken mixture → until combined
1 minSpoon
28
Sauté the mixed chicken and spices
1 minChicken korma pan (frying pan)
29
Simmer the seared chicken and spices → until 74°C at the thickest part — stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through
22 minChicken korma pan (frying pan)
30
Add the double cream to the chicken korma pan
15sChicken korma pan (frying pan)Double cream · 100 ml
31
Add the ground almonds to the chicken korma pan
15sChicken korma pan (frying pan)Ground almonds · 50 g
32
Add caster sugar
15sChicken korma pan (frying pan)Caster sugar · 1 tsp
33
Stir the sweetened chicken in almond cream sauce → until combined
1 minSpoon
34
Simmer the combined korma sauce → until the sauce thickens to a rich coating consistency — stirring occasionally
6 minChicken korma pan (frying pan)
35
Taste the finished chicken korma
Result · Finished chicken korma · used in step 39
1 minSpoon
36
Dry-fry the flaked almonds → until golden — stirring constantly
Result · Toasted flaked almonds · used in step 40
2 minFlaked almonds pan (frying pan)Flaked almonds · 2 tbsp
37
Transfer the finished chicken korma from the frying pan into the serving dish
1 minSpoonFinished chicken korma · step 37
38
Scatter the toasted flaked almonds over the finished chicken korma
30sSpoonToasted flaked almonds · step 38
39
Scatter the coriander leaves over the chicken korma with toasted almonds
Result · Chicken Korma
30sServing dishCoriander leaves · 2 tbsp
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