Easy Homemade Chicken Korma with Flatbread or Rice
Easy Homemade Chicken Korma with Flatbread or Rice is a quick and delightful dish that showcases the rich flavors of aromatic spices combined with tender chicken in a creamy coconut sauce. In just 30 minutes, you can create a comforting meal that’s perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. This korma is versatile—serve it alongside fluffy boiled rice or warm flatbreads like chapati or naan. With a customizable spice level and a luxurious texture from yogurt and coconut cream, it’s sure to impress anyone at your table.
- 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, finely chopped
- 3 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp minced ginger
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1½ tsp ground coriander
- 1½ tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp mild chili powder (optional, for gentle warmth)
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- 2 tbsp tomato purée (paste)
- ½ cup plain or natural yogurt
- ½ cup coconut cream
- 2 tbsp ground almonds
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 4 tbsp double cream
- Fresh coriander for garnish
- Boiled rice and/or flatbread (such as chapati or naan)
Instructions
- Heat ghee in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened.
- Add chicken pieces; cook until lightly golden.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, and spices; cook briefly to coat chicken.
- Mix in yogurt, coconut cream, and ground almonds; bring to a gentle boil then simmer until chicken is tender.
- Stir in double cream before serving over rice or with flatbread, garnished with fresh coriander.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg