Chicken Korma

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This chicken korma is an Indian-style recipe my mom makes. I love it! Serve with rice or naan bread.

a white bowl sits on a teal linen with chicken korma. Served over rice and with naan bread
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 4 (2 inch) cinnamon sticks

  • 10 whole cloves

  • 10 cardamom seeds

  • 1 onion, thinly sliced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ cup tomato sauce

  • ½ cup warm water

  • ½ cup buttermilk

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cinnamon sticks, cloves, and cardamom seeds; cook and stir in hot oil for 1 or 2 minutes. Stir in onion and garlic and cook until soft.

  2. Add chicken; cook and stir until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.

  3. Season with salt, red pepper flakes, coriander, and cumin. Stir in tomato sauce and water; simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.

  4. Stir in buttermilk until well combined and heated through, about 5 to 8 minutes; stir in cilantro and serve.

57 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

336 Calories
12g Fat
21g Carbs
38g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 336
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 1060mg 46%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 7g 26%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 38g 75%
Vitamin C 16mg 17%
Calcium 219mg 17%
Iron 4mg 19%
Potassium 668mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.