Easy Homemade Chicken Korma with Flatbread or Rice
If you’re in search of a comforting meal that’s easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, look no further than this Easy Homemade Chicken Korma with Flatbread or Rice. This creamy and aromatic dish is a hit for family dinners or weeknight meals, requiring just 30 minutes from start to finish. With tender chicken simmered in a rich sauce of spices, coconut cream, and yogurt, it’s simply irresistible served over fluffy rice or alongside warm flatbread. Customize it to your taste by adjusting spice levels or adding veggies for an extra nutritional boost. This delightful korma will quickly become a staple in your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp ghee or sunflower oil
- 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 3 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 2 tsp minced ginger
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1½ tsp ground coriander
- 1½ tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp mild chili powder (optional)
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- 2 tbsp tomato purée
- ½ cup full-fat yogurt
- ½ cup coconut cream
- 2 tbsp ground almonds
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 4 tbsp double cream
- 2 tbsp freshly chopped coriander
- Boiled rice and/or flatbread
Instructions
- Heat ghee or sunflower oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until softened.
- Add bite-sized chicken pieces; cook until lightly golden.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, spices, and tomato purée; cook briefly to release flavors.
- Mix in yogurt, coconut cream, ground almonds, and sugar; bring to a gentle boil then simmer for 6–8 minutes.
- Stir in double cream before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg