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Homemade Chicken Korma with Flatbread or Rice

Mouthwatering Homemade Chicken Korma with Flatbread or Rice

Indulge in homemade chicken korma, a comforting dish featuring tender chicken in creamy coconut sauce, perfect with flatbread or rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Korma
  • 2 tbsp Ghee or Sunflower Oil Feel free to use vegetable oil if necessary.
  • 1 Onion Chop finely for optimal cooking.
  • 525 g Chicken Breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Mince for maximum flavor.
  • 2 tsp Minced Ginger
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1.5 tsp Ground Coriander
  • 1.5 tsp Garam Masala
  • 0.5 tsp Mild Chili Powder Optional, adjust to taste.
  • 0.5 tsp Ground Turmeric
  • 0.25 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp White Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Purée
  • 0.5 cup Plain Yogurt Can substitute with dairy-free yogurt.
  • 0.5 cup Coconut Cream Thick canned coconut milk works too.
  • 2 tbsp Ground Almonds
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 4 tbsp Double Cream Optional.
  • Freshly Chopped Coriander For garnish.
For Serving
  • Boiled Rice and/or Flatbread Perfect accompaniments.

Equipment

  • large pan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Heat the ghee or sunflower oil in a large pan over medium heat until shimmering, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent and golden brown.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Introduce the bite-sized pieces of chicken breast into the pan and cook for about 5 minutes until lightly browned.
  5. Sprinkle in the ground cumin, coriander, garam masala, chili powder, turmeric, salt, and white pepper, stirring to coat the chicken evenly.
  6. Mix in the tomato purée, yogurt, coconut cream, ground almonds, and sugar, stirring gently to combine. Simmer uncovered for 10-12 minutes.
  7. Drizzle in the double cream and stir well to incorporate into the sauce.
  8. Serve warm, garnished with freshly chopped coriander, alongside boiled rice or flatbread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Consider marinating the chicken in yogurt for at least an hour. Adjust the chili powder to your family's taste.

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