Easy Chicken Korma For Working Mom

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.

Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.

Add the sliced onions and whole spices (cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves, bay leaves). Cook until the onions turn light pink.

Stir in the garlic and ginger pastes. Sauté for 30-40 seconds.

Add the chicken pieces, salt, and green chilies. Mix well.

Sprinkle in the cumin powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. Stir to combine.

Pour in ½ cup of water. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Mix in the raisins and cashew paste. Then, add the hot milk, ghee, powdered milk, and a pinch of sugar. Stir well.

Cover and let it simmer on low heat for another 15 minutes.

Once the korma is cooked, garnish with fried onions. Serve hot.

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