Name: Easy Homemade Chicken Korma with Flatbread or Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp ghee or sunflower oil; 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped; 3 chicken breasts (approx. 525g / 1.1 lbs), cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced; 2 tsp minced ginger; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1½ tsp ground coriander; 1½ tsp garam masala; ½ tsp mild chili powder (optional, for gentle warmth); ½ tsp ground turmeric; ¼ tsp salt; ¼ tsp white pepper; 2 tbsp tomato purée (paste); ½ cup (120 ml) full-fat plain or natural yogurt; ½ cup (120 ml) coconut cream; 2 tbsp ground almonds; 1 tbsp sugar; 4 tbsp (60 ml) double (heavy) cream; 2 tbsp freshly chopped coriander (cilantro); Boiled rice and/or flatbread (such as chapati or naan)

Description

Enjoy a flavorful journey with Easy Homemade Chicken Korma with Flatbread or Rice that’s quick to prepare. Discover this delicious recipe today!

Ingredients

Scale

2 tbsp ghee or sunflower oil
1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
3 chicken breasts (approx. 525g / 1.1 lbs), cut into bite-sized pieces
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
2 tsp minced ginger
1 tsp ground cumin
1½ tsp ground coriander
1½ tsp garam masala
½ tsp mild chili powder (optional, for gentle warmth)
½ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp white pepper
2 tbsp tomato purée (paste)
½ cup (120 ml) full-fat plain or natural yogurt
½ cup (120 ml) coconut cream
2 tbsp ground almonds
1 tbsp sugar
4 tbsp (60 ml) double (heavy) cream
2 tbsp freshly chopped coriander (cilantro)
Boiled rice and/or flatbread (such as chapati or naan)

Instructions

Heat the ghee or sunflower oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often until softened and translucent.
Add the chicken pieces to the pan. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the chicken is sealed and lightly golden.
Stir in the garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, garam masala, chili powder (if using), turmeric, salt, white pepper, and tomato purée. Cook for 2 minutes while stirring well to coat the chicken evenly.
Add the yogurt, coconut cream, ground almonds, and sugar. Stir to combine. Bring to a gentle boil before reducing heat to simmer for 6–8 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Stir in the double cream before removing from heat.
Spoon the korma over rice or serve alongside warm flatbread. Garnish with fresh coriander (cilantro). Enjoy your Easy Homemade Chicken Korma with Flatbread or Rice!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 550
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 360mg
Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 20g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken in yogurt and spices for 30 minutes before cooking. Adjust chili powder according to your spice preference; omit for milder korma. Substitute chicken with turkey or lamb for variation.