Easy Homemade Chicken Korma with Flatbread or Rice
Easy Homemade Chicken Korma with Flatbread or Rice is a delightful dish that captures the essence of Indian cuisine in just 30 minutes. This creamy, aromatic chicken curry is perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. The tender chicken simmered in a rich blend of spices creates a satisfying meal that pairs beautifully with fluffy rice or warm flatbreads. Whether you’re entertaining guests or preparing a weeknight dinner, this recipe is both effortless and impressive.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp ghee or sunflower oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 chicken breasts (approx. 525g / 1.1 lbs), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp minced ginger
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1½ tsp ground coriander
- 1½ tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp mild chili powder (optional, for gentle warmth)
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- 2 tbsp tomato purée
- ½ cup natural yogurt
- ½ cup coconut cream
- 2 tbsp ground almonds
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 4 tbsp double cream
Instructions
- Heat ghee or sunflower oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook for another 5 minutes until lightly golden.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, spices, and tomato purée. Cook for 2 minutes to coat the chicken evenly.
- Add yogurt, coconut cream, ground almonds, and sugar; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 6–8 minutes until fully cooked.
- Stir in double cream and remove from heat.
- Serve over boiled rice or with warm flatbreads and garnish with fresh coriander.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg