Chicken Korma | The BEST Chicken Gravy for South Indian Tiffin You'll Ever Taste!

yogurt

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut milk adds a rich flavor with fewer calories.

cashews

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds provide similar texture and flavor at a lower cost.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu or chickpeas offer a protein-rich vegetarian option.

To a mixer jar, add 5 shallots and 2 chopped green chilies. Adjust the green chilies for spice level.

Add 10 cashew nuts, 1 tbsp of roasted gham, 1 tsp of cumin seeds, 1 tsp of fennel seeds, 1 tsp of peppercorns, 2 tsps of poppy seeds, a small piece of cinnamon, and 2 cloves to the jar.

Add 1 cup of freshly grated coconut to the jar. Grind everything together first without water to get a coarse mixture.

Gradually add water and grind it into a smooth and silky paste. Transfer the masala to a bowl and set aside.

In a pressure cooker, heat 2 tbsp of coconut oil until hot.

Add whole spices: a piece of cinnamon, 4-5 cloves, 2 bay leaves, 3 cardamom pods, and a small piece of stone flour.

Add 2 thinly sliced onions, 3 slit green chilies, and a handful of fresh curry leaves. Saute until the onions turn deep golden brown.

Add 2 tsp of freshly made ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell goes away.

Add 1 kg of clean chicken pieces to the cooker and mix well over medium flame.

Add 1 tsp of salt and mix again, adjusting salt later if needed.

Once the chicken loses its raw pink color, pour in the freshly ground masala.

Add 2 medium-sized chopped tomatoes and mix gently with the chicken.

Add a generous handful of mint leaves and another handful of fresh coriander leaves.

Add the leftover water from the mixer jar and pour in 2 cups of water. Mix everything thoroughly.

Close the cooker, place the weight, and cook for about 2 whistles.

Once done, turn off the stove and wait for the pressure to release before opening the cooker.

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