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🌟 Introduction
Chicken Korma is one of the most luxurious and creamy Indian chicken curries, originally hailing from the royal Mughlai kitchens. This Special Chicken Korma recipe features tender chicken pieces cooked in a rich, velvety gravy made with yogurt, cashews, and aromatic spices.
Whether you're preparing a special dinner or celebrating a festive occasion, this dish is guaranteed to impress with its heavenly aroma and melt-in-the-mouth flavors.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course, Non Veg
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4
Cost: 100

Ingredients

For Chicken Marinade:

  • 500 grams chicken bone-in preferred
  • ½ cup thick yogurt curd
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste

For the Korma Gravy:

  • 2 medium onions thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup oil or ghee
  • 2 tbsp cashew nuts or almonds soaked
  • 2 tbsp fresh cream or malai
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp cardamom powder
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 –3 cloves
  • 1 small piece of cinnamon
  • 2 –3 green cardamoms
  • 1 –2 tbsp rose water or kewra water optional for aroma

Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

  • In a bowl, mix chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, turmeric, and salt.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours for best flavor).

Step 2: Prepare the Onion Base

  • Heat oil or ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan.
  • Add bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon, and cardamoms. Sauté for a few seconds.
  • Add sliced onions and fry until golden brown.
  • Remove a few tablespoons of fried onions for garnish.
  • Grind the rest into a smooth paste once cooled.

Step 3: Cook the Chicken

  • In the same pan, add the marinated chicken and cook on medium flame for 10–12 minutes until it starts releasing oil.
  • Add the ground onion paste and soaked cashew paste. Mix well.
  • Cover and cook on low heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add cream, garam masala, cardamom powder, and kewra water. Cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 4: Garnish & Serve

  • Top with reserved fried onions and fresh coriander.
  • Serve hot.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Perfect with butter naan, rumali roti, or paratha.
  • Pairs wonderfully with jeera rice, pulao, or saffron rice.
  • Add a side of salad and raita for a complete royal meal.

💡 Tips & Variations

  • For extra richness, add a few saffron strands soaked in warm milk.
  • Adjust spice level with green chilies or more garam masala.
  • You can use boneless chicken for quicker cooking.

🧠 Nutrition & Benefits

    ✅ High in protein

      ✅ Rich in healthy fats (cashew, yogurt)

        ✅ Full of warming Indian spices