Chicken Korma
Servings: 4
Calories: 616kcal
Without compromising on flavour, you can make your favourite mild creamy curry at home with this easy 20-minute Chicken Korma recipe. Using store-bought curry paste, coconut cream and a few pantry staples, chicken is cooked to tender perfection, then served on top of steamed rice. Yoghurt, pappadums and a refreshing pineapple salsa are the perfect finishing touches.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp ghee, coconut oil or olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 1 tsp freshly minced ginger
- 2 tbsp korma paste, or to taste
- 500 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 400 ml coconut cream
- 1 tsp sugar
TO SERVE
- 4 tbsp plain yoghurt
- 7 g coriander (cilantro), roughly chopped
- Steamed basmati rice
- Pappadums
- Pineapple and Coriander Salsa (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the onion and ginger – Heat the oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan over medium–high heat. Add the onion and ginger and cook for 2–3 minutes, until soft and fragrant.
- Add the curry paste – Add the korma paste and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken – Add the chicken and cook for 3–4 minutes, until sealed.
- Add the coconut cream – Add the coconut cream and sugar and simmer for 8 minutes.
- Serve – Top with a swirl of plain yoghurt and a sprinkle of coriander, if using. Serve with steamed basmati rice, papadums and pineapple & coriander salsa.
Notes
MAKE AHEAD
Refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container, or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw completely in the fridge overnight before use. Reheat in the microwave.LEFTOVERS
Refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave.Nutrition Facts
Chicken Korma
Amount per Serving
Calories
616
% Daily Value*
Fat
52
g
80
%
Saturated Fat
40
g
250
%
Trans Fat
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
148
mg
49
%
Sodium
130
mg
6
%
Potassium
729
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
13
g
4
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
29
g
58
%
Vitamin A
1773
IU
35
%
Vitamin C
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
77
mg
8
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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