How to make Chicken Kurma | Chicken Korma | Chicken Recipe | Suriyavin Kaipakkuvam

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Almond milk reduces calories while providing a similar texture.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier but may be pricier.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley is a good substitute for flavor.

Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

Stir in ginger garlic paste and cook until fragrant.

Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides.

Mix in whole spices (clove, cinnamon, cardamom, fennel seed, bay leaves) and ground spices (turmeric, red chilli powder, coriander powder); cook for a few minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes and green chilli; stir well.

Pour in water and bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook until chicken is tender.

Blend grated coconut, cashew, and kasakassa into a paste and add it to the pot.

Season with salt and garam masala; stir to combine.

Garnish with curry leaves before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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