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Chicken Korma is a Mughlai Classis That Everyone Should Know How to Make!

Chicken korma is one of those most royal dishes which screams deliciousness in every bite. People from different parts of the world love to try this authentic Mughlai cuisine packed with blended flavours and aromatic spices. This dish is most famous in North India and is eaten during festivals and other significant days. It has a thick gravy made using timeless spices and pieces of curry cuts which makes it a perfect serving for family get-togethers and parties. Are you tired of searching for an Easy Chicken Korma Recipe on the internet? Well, we have come up with the best one! Get ready to surprise your family and little munchkins with this mouth-watering Masala Korma Dish which might give them a “food coma.” It is cooked easily using ingredients readily available at home. 

So, what are you waiting for? Get ready to enjoy the royal taste of Chicken Korma

What is Chicken Korma? 

Chicken korma is considered to be one of the most authentic recipes introduced by the Mughals in India. The popularity of the dish initially grew in Delhi and soon after, it started to spread to other parts of the country. This famous Mughlai recipe is still an integral part of menus in restaurants in Delhi and around. Tossed with authentic flavours and smoked in aromatic herbs, this delicious dish is prepared with utmost care and patience. Also, to cut the spices, yoghurt is added which gives a tangy flavour to the dish.

Licious Chicken Curry Cut 

At Licious, we deliver fresh chicken curry cuts to your doorstep without any hassle. Our chicken and other meats are always fresh, never frozen and to retain this freshness we ensure constant temperature controls between 0-4 °C at every stage. Our chicken is sourced from biosecure farms and contains no antibiotic residue or hormones.

All our products are cleaned and cut by experts to save you prep time, use the meat straight out of the pack upon delivery. Our Chicken Curry Cut consists of both bone-in and boneless pieces. Based on preference, choose the right cuts for all your curries or korma. So, order fresh chicken Curry Cut from our website and make a delicious Chicken Korma Recipe.

Chicken Korma Recipe

Course Main Dish
Cuisine Indian
Keyword chicken korma
Servings 4 people
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour

Instructions

  1. Heat some oil in a clean pan.
  2. Now add ghee to the pan.
  3. Add cloves, cardamom, and ginger/garlic paste. Mix them well and saute.
  4. Add the chicken pieces to the spices and cook for a good 2-3 minutes.
  5. Once it starts to turn brown, add chilli powder and coriander powder.
  6. Make a paste out of the fried onions and yoghurt in a blender. Add it to the pan.
  7. Add salt to taste and mix everything together.
  8. Add some garam masala along with a few saffron strands to get a royal touch.
  9. Cover the lid and let it all cook for some time.
  10. Simmer for a good 15 minutes.
  11. Keep on stirring at regular intervals.
  12. For the best experience, serve hot! Don’t forget to garnish your dish with coriander leaves.

Recipe Notes

Tips:

  • When you add the yoghurt and onion paste, stir continuously to prevent curdling.
  • Avoid adding too much ghee.
  • If the gravy looks too thick, add water to it.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve with freshly prepared roti or rice.

Chicken korma is one of those dishes you can keep making again and again and still have many hungry, eager mouths to feed! If you liked this recipe, don’t forget to try it at home. Also, share your version of the delicious chicken korma with us on Instagram using #MadeWithLicious.