Chicken Korma (Indian Creamy Chicken Curry)

Brief description of the dish: A rich and creamy Indian curry made with marinated chicken, yogurt, and a blend of warming spices.

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Ingredients

Proteins

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

Spices

• 2 teaspoons garam masala powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• Salt, to taste

Aromatics

• 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 inches piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Yogurt Sauce

• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
• Salt, to taste

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Chicken Korma Sauce (if applicable)

Mix the following:

• 2 tablespoons butter or ghee
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• Salt and pepper, to taste

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Recipe Steps

1. Marinate the Chicken

In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt sauce ingredients. Add chicken pieces and mix until coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.

2. Prepare the Spice Blend

In a small bowl, combine spice blend ingredients. Mix well.

3. Sauté Aromatics

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and cook until lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

4. Cook the Chicken

Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Add chicken to saucepan with aromatics. Cook until chicken is cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Stir in spice blend.

5. Make the Sauce

Add butter or ghee to saucepan and stir until melted. Sprinkle flour over butter; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add broth, whisking continuously until smooth.

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