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Divine Shahi Chicken Korma Recipe

Shahi Chicken Korma on a plate

Shahi Chicken Korma, a regal dish that hails from the royal kitchens of India, is a luxurious stew that combines tender chicken pieces with a rich and creamy sauce, infused with a blend of aromatic spices.

Ingredients

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  • 1 kg chicken cut into pieces
  • for the marinade:
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • red chili powder to taste
  • 3 green chillies, sliced (optional)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • for the gravy and sauteeing
  • 3 tbsps ghee
  • 6 cloves
  • 3 pcs green cardamom
  • 8-10 pieces almonds
  • 12-15 pieces raw or roasted cashews
  • 3 teaspoons coriander powder
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 large white onion, sliced thinly (about 2 cups)
  • hot water (to be used sparingly)
  • coriander leaves (for garnishing)

Instructions

  1. Mix the marinate ingredients until smooth. Add chicken pieces and mix; make sure that all the chicken pieces are well covered by the marinade. Set aside.
  2. Dry roast cloves, cardamom, and coriander powder in a pan over medium heat. Cool down and remove from pan. Set aside.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons ghee in the same pan, add onions, and fry until light brown. Add cashews and almonds and store for no more than a couple of minutes. Set aside.
  4. Blend roasted spices, onions and nut mixture, and ground coriander in a blender to create a puree. Add water if the mixture is dry.
  5. Over medium fire, heat 1 tablespoon ghee in a pan. Add marinated chicken and stir until the mixture comes to a soft boil. Lower the heat.
  6. Add the pureed mixture and cook covered for 30 minutes on medium-low heat.
  7. Adjust seasonings to your taste.
  8. Serve and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.