Description
Craving comfort on a plate? Silky Indian Coconut Chicken Korma delivers creamy, aromatic goodness that’ll make your taste buds dance with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb chicken, diced
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- Salt to taste
Base and Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Pour 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil into a large skillet and heat over medium heat for 2 minutes until the oil is shimmering.
- Add 2 finely chopped onions, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 inch of grated ginger. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the onions become soft and translucent.
- Introduce 1 pound of diced chicken to the skillet. Cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken turns golden brown on all sides.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of curry powder, 1 teaspoon of turmeric, and a pinch of salt over the chicken. Stir thoroughly to coat each piece evenly.
- Allow the spices to toast for 90 seconds, releasing their aromatic flavors and deepening the dish’s complexity.
- Carefully pour the entire 400ml can of coconut milk into the skillet. Gently stir to combine all ingredients.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and reduce heat to low. Cover and let it cook for 18-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Uncover and sprinkle 1 teaspoon of garam masala into the sauce. Stir and continue simmering for an additional 4-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the korma rest for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro just before serving for a burst of color and fresh flavor.
Notes
- Use full-fat coconut milk for a richer, creamier sauce that coats the chicken perfectly.
- Toast whole spices before grinding to release deeper, more complex flavors in the korma.
- Choose bone-in chicken thighs for extra tenderness and more robust meat that absorbs the spices beautifully.
- For a lighter version, swap coconut milk with Greek yogurt and reduce the cooking time to prevent the chicken from becoming tough.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 376 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg