Chicken Korma Recipe (The Best Indian Chicken Curry)

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.

Add toasted cashews to a food processor and process until broken up slightly.

Add 3 tablespoons of tomato paste to the food processor.

Add fresh chopped ginger and garlic to the food processor.

Add 1 tablespoon of garam masala, 1 teaspoon of red chili flakes, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of turmeric, 1 teaspoon of coriander, 1 teaspoon of cardamom, 1 teaspoon of cumin, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to the food processor.

Add salt and pepper to taste and process to form a thick paste.

If needed, add a teaspoon or two of water to thin out the paste to a desired consistency.

Transfer the corn paste to a bowl and add 1 cup of plain yogurt, mixing it together to form the corn sauce.

Take 2 lbs of boneless chicken (combination of chicken breast and thighs) and coat it with the corn sauce, ensuring it's evenly mixed.

Cover the chicken and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to marinate.

Heat a large pan over medium heat and add about 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Add 1 chopped medium-sized white onion and 2 chopped jalapenos to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.

Add the marinated chicken with the corn sauce to the pan, ensuring to scrape all the sauce out.

Pour in 1/2 cup of chicken stock and stir to combine, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

After 15 minutes, add 1 cup of heavy cream or coconut milk to the pan and mix well.

Let it simmer for another 10 minutes to develop the flavors, stirring occasionally and adjusting for salt and pepper as needed.

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