Chicken Korma

Ingredients

• Masala :
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp fennel seeds
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 tsp coriander seeds
• 1 cup onion (diced)
• 1 inch ginger
• 7 cloves garlic
• 5 green chillies (chopped)
• 1 cup tomato (chopped)
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tbsp dessicated coconut
• 1 tsp poppy seeds (or toasted cashews)
• 2 tbsp water
• Whole Spices :
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 cardamoms
• 3 cloves
• 1 star anise
• Korma :
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 cup onion (finely diced)
• 1 kg chicken pieces
• 1 tsp salt (to taste)
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups potatoes (diced)
• 1/2 cup coconut cream/milk or yoghurt
• 1 cup carrots (diced)
• 3-5 red or green chillies

Instructions

1. 1

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2. 2

   In a large pot on high heat, add oil, fennel, cumin & coriander seeds, fry for 1 min.

3. 3

   Add onion, ginger & garlic, fry till onion turns translucent.

4. 4

   Add chillies, tomato, garam masala, fry till tomato starts breaking down & set aside to cool.

5. 5

   Once cooled, transfer everything into a blender, add the rest of the ingredients for the masala & process till a fine paste is formed.

6. 6

   Using the same pot earlier, add oil & whole spices, cook for 1 min, add masala paste & fry till fragrant.

7. 7

   Add onion, cook till translucent then add chicken & cook till they are no longer pink.

8. 8

   Add salt & water, bring to a boil.

9. 9

   Add potatoes & bring to a boil.

10. 10

    Add coconut cream, carrots & chillies, lower heat to medium.

11. 11

    Simmer for 10 mins, stir occasionally & taste to adjust seasoning.

12. 12

    Continue cooking till vegetables are tender.

13. 13

    Serve hot/warm with sides of choice.