Korma is a gravy dish that is usually made with yogurt, lots of nuts and spices. A Mughal era original, Chicken Korma is the perfect dinner party dish that is easy, quick and a no fuss recipe.

Ingredients

1/2 Kg chicken

1 cup oil

2-3 tsp ghee

8-10 Cardamoms

6-7 Cloves

2 tbsp garlic

1 tbsp coriander powder

1 tbsp chili

Saklt to taste

1 tsp ginger paste

1 cup yogurt

2 onions (fried, puree this with the yogurt), sliced

1 tsp garam masala

Few strands of saffron (mixed in 3 tsp of water)

For garnishing coriander leaves, chopped

Method

–              Heat the vegetable oil into the pan, then put a dollop of ghee.

–              Put cardamom, cloves, garlic and fry the mix properly.

–              Then add the chicken and let it cook for about 2-3 minutes. Keep stirring it.

–              Once it becomes brown, add coriander and chili powder.

–              Add salt to taste.

–              Add ginger paste, mixture of fried onions and yogurt, let it cook for a minute.

–              Then put garam masala and saffron for flavor.

–              If the gravy is too thick add little bit of water before covering it. The masala should fuse well with the chicken.

–              Cover it and give it some time to cook on slow fire. Let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes.

–              Keep stirring occasionally.

–              Serve hot, garnished with coriander leaves.

                Source: NDTV