Easy Chicken Korma | Chicken Kurma Without Coconut | Indian Chicken Gravy no coconut milk

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.

Dry roast all the spices on gentle heat and powder them.

Heat oil in a pan and add cinnamon sticks and sliced onions, cooking until golden brown on low heat.

Add ginger-garlic paste and let the aroma develop.

Add chicken pieces and seal them until they turn whitish from pink.

Add the ground spices and dry masala, mixing gently with the chicken pieces.

Set aside some ground masala for later serving.

Add curds and salt to the chicken mixture and mix well.

Cover and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring gently.

Add the cashew paste, mint, and coriander leaves, mixing well without covering the pan.

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or chili powder if desired.

Optionally, add a squeeze of lime and slit green chilies.

Serve with beaten curds, fresh coriander, mint, garam masala, lime slices, and enjoy with pulao, rotis, or South Indian dishes.

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