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Chicken Korma

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A very easy recipe for Chicken Korma that doesn't skimp on flavor! Our recipe takes after the more classic British version of the dish and results in a very rich, creamy, and flavor forward sauce with large chunks of tender chicken thighs!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

  INGREDIENTS  

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons cumin, divided
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste

garnish

  • fresh cilantro leaves

  INSTRUCTIONS  

  1. Place chicken thigh pieces in a mixing bowl, add 1 ½ teaspoons cumin, ½ teaspoon coriander, a sprinkle of salt, and some cracked black pepper and toss together until chicken is well coated.
  2. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 ½ tablespoons butter.
  3. Add chicken and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Using a slotted spoon, transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
  5. Add remaining butter to skillet. Add shallot and garlic and sauté 3 to 4 minutes. Add cashews and remaining spices and continue to sauté for an additional 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Transfer mixture into a blender with 1 3/4 cups water and blend until smooth.
  7. Pour mixture back into skillet, stir in tomato paste and simmer over medium-low heat for 4 to 5 minutes.
  8. Pour chicken into skillet with korma sauce and stir together. Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until chicken has cooked through (if sauce begins to get too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time until desired consistency is achieved).
  9. Pour chicken korma over a bed of steamed rice and top with fresh cilantro leaves. Serve.
Nutrition Facts
servings4
calories per serving413
Calories 413kcal 21% Carbohydrates 15g 5% Protein 29g 58% Fat 28g 43% Saturated Fat 9g 56% Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 0.4g Cholesterol 130mg 43% Sodium 189mg 8% Potassium 670mg 19% Fiber 2g 8% Sugar 4g 4% Vitamin A 467IU 9% Vitamin C 4mg 5% Calcium 54mg 5% Iron 5mg 28%
CUISINE: British-Indian, Indian
KEYWORD: easy indian recipe, Recipe with cashews
COURSE: dinner, main dish