A Rich & Delicious Murgh Shahi Korma Recipe to Try Out at Home!

What is Murgh Shahi Korma?

Shahi Korma is a traditional and delicious dish, originating from the North Indian region of Awadh. It is made with a rich and creamy gravy that is infused with a variety of spices and nuts.

Murgh Shahi Korma is a dish that is rich and flavorful, with a creamy and nutty gravy that is infused with a variety of spices. The speciality of this dish is the use of saffron, kewra, and ground made (javitri). The dish is typically served with rice or naan, and it can be garnished with fresh cilantro for added flavour and colour.

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How to make Murgh Shahi Korma at home | Easy Murgh Shahi Korma Recipe

The dish is typically made with boneless chicken, or with bone but it can also be made with vegetables such as cauliflower, carrots, or potatoes. The dish is perfect for special occasions or a comforting and satisfying meal. Here is a recipe for making Shahi Korma at home.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Indian

Servings 2 people

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 60 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 kg Licious Chicken Curry Cut Large
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 2 cloves of Garlic minced
• 1 inch piece of ginger grated
• 5-6 strands of saffron
• ½ teaspoon kewra
• 1 teaspoon ground made
• 1 cup of yoghurt
• 1 cup of heavy cream
• 1 cup of cashews ground into a paste
• 1 cup of almonds ground into a paste
• 2 tablespoons of ghee or oil
• 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds
• 2 Bay leaves
• 2 cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon of coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon of cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon of red chilli powder
• Salt - to taste
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1. Take milk and saffron in a small bowl and keep them aside.
2. In a pan, heat the ghee or oil and add the cumin seeds, bay leaves, cloves, and cinnamon stick. Sauté for a minute until the spices become fragrant.
3. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the pan. Sauté until the onions are golden brown.
4. Add the chicken, lamb, or beef to the pan and cook until the meat is browned on all sides.
5. Add the coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, and red chilli powder to the pan. Stir well to coat the meat with the spices.
6. Add the yoghurt and cream to the pan, and stir well. Add the cashew and almond paste to the pan, and stir well.
7. Add enough water to the pan to create a thick gravy. Bring the mixture to a boil, and then reduce the heat to low.
8. Cover the pan and let the dish simmer for 30 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through.
9. Add kewra and saffron milk and cook it for another 5 minutes.
10. Season the dish with salt to taste.
11. Garnish the dish with fresh cilantro and serve with rice or naan.

Recipe Notes

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