Name: Easy Homemade Chicken Korma with Flatbread or Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts (approx. 525g / 1.1 lbs), cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp minced ginger; ½ cup full-fat plain yogurt; ½ cup coconut cream; 2 tbsp ghee or sunflower oil; 2 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 (paste); 2 tbsp ground almonds; 1 tbsp sugar; 4 tbsp double (heavy) cream; 2 tbsp freshly chopped coriander (cilantro); Boiled rice and/or flatbread (such as chapati or naan)

Easy Homemade Chicken Korma with Flatbread or Rice

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Indulge in the rich, aromatic flavors of Easy Homemade Chicken Korma with Flatbread or Rice—a delightful dish that transports you straight to the heart of Indian cuisine. This creamy korma features tender chicken simmered in a fragrant blend of spices, making it perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. With just 30 minutes of preparation, you can enjoy this comforting meal any night of the week. Serve it alongside warm flatbreads or fluffy rice for an unforgettable experience that is sure to please everyone at the table.

Author: Jolene
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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3 chicken breasts (approx. 525g / 1.1 lbs), cut into bite-sized pieces
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp minced ginger
½ cup full-fat plain yogurt
½ cup coconut cream
2 tbsp ghee or sunflower oil
2 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 (paste)
2 tbsp ground almonds
1 tbsp sugar
4 tbsp double (heavy) cream
2 tbsp freshly chopped coriander (cilantro)
Boiled rice and/or flatbread (such as chapati or naan)

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Instructions

Heat ghee or sunflower oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion for about 5 minutes until soft.
Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly golden, about 5 minutes.
Stir in garlic, ginger, and spices (cumin, coriander, garam masala, chili powder if using, turmeric) along with tomato purée; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Mix in yogurt, coconut cream, ground almonds, and sugar; bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 6–8 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
Stir in double cream before removing from heat. Serve hot over rice or with flatbread and garnish with fresh coriander.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
Calories: 520
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 270mg
Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 100mg

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