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Chicken Korma

Yields1 Serving

Source: Spices of Life
Region: Indian
Rating: 8/10

Korma refers to the thick mild-flavoured north Indian curries which are usually quite rich with ingredients like cream, yogurt, nuts, and raisins. Excellent for people who like spiced food but don't want it too hot.

 2 lbs chicken pieces
 5 garlic cloves, crushed
 2 onions, chopped
 1 tsp ginger, grated
 6 cloves
 12 cardamoms
 1 cinnamon stick
 ½ tsp cayenne pepper
 2 tsp turmeric
 1 bay leaf
 1 cup yogurt
 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
 ghee
 salt and pepper
1

Heat oven to 300°F (150°C).

2

Begin by placing the chicken pieces into a pan and pouring enough water to cover. Put in 3 of the crushed garlic cloves and some salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and then reduce heat to a steady simmer for 20 minutes.

3

Heat some ghee or oil in a heavy pan and gently cook the onions for 1 minute or so before adding the remaining garlic, ginger, cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon. Fry for a few minutes, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.

4

At this point sprinkle in the cayenne pepper, turmeric and bay leaf and mix. Pour in the yogurt and season.

5

Take out the cooked chicken pieces and place them in the spice and yogurt mixture, adding some of the liquid the chicken was cooked in to make a sauce.

6

Cook, covered, in the oven for 1 hour and remove the lid for the last 10 minutes. On serving, stir in the cilantro and accompany with rice or bread.

7

Serves 4 to 6.