My Creamy Chicken Korma Recipe (No Fancy Skills Needed!)
Chicken Korma Recipe Hey there, hungry friend! 👋 Remember that time you tried making korma and it tasted like bland coconut soup? Yeah, me too. After 4 tries (and one sadly grainy sauce), I finally nailed this foolproof, fragrant chicken korma that’s weeknight-easy and tastes like a hug in a bowl. Let’s cook!
What You’ll Grab from Your Kitchen
(Serves 4 normal humans or 2 very hungry ones)
For the Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs (trust me – stays juicy!)
- ½ cup plain yogurt (Greek works too)
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste (or 3 garlic cloves + 1″ ginger, grated)
- 1 tsp each: turmeric, garam masala, mild chili powder
For the Silky Sauce:
- 2 tbsp ghee or butter
- 1 large onion, chopped (no need for perfect dice!)
- ⅓ cup raw cashews (soaked 15 mins in hot water = creamy magic)
- 1 cup canned coconut milk (shake the can first!)
- Spices: 1 cinnamon stick, 4 cardamom pods, 4 cloves
- Salt + pinch of sugar (balances flavors)
- Handful of cilantro (for that fresh finish)
Let’s Make It (Simple Steps!)Chicken Korma Recipe
🍗 Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
→ Mix chicken + yogurt + ginger-garlic paste + spices.
→ Let it chill 20 mins (or while you prep sauce).
🥣 Step 2: Blend the Sauce Base
→ Sauté onions in ghee until soft (5 mins).
→ Drain cashews → blend with onions + ½ cup water → silky smooth!
🔥 Step 3: Cook It All Together
→ In same pot, toast whole spices 30 secs (smells amazing!).
→ Add blended sauce → simmer 5 mins.
→ Add marinated chicken → cook 10 mins.
→ Stir in coconut milk + pinch sugar → simmer 8 mins (don’t boil hard!).
✨ Step 4: Finish Like a Pro
→ Fish out whole spices (or let guests find them – treasure hunt!).
→ Sprinkle cilantro → done!
Chicken Korma Recipe Serving Suggestions
- 🍚 Over basmati rice (sauce-soaked grains = bliss)
- 🥖 With warm naan (scoop every drop!)
- 🥒 Side of cucumber slices (cool crunch contrast)
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – Real Talk!)
| Calories: 420 | Protein: 35g |
| Carbs: 12g | Fats: 26g |
| Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g |
Note: Fats come from coconut milk & ghee – the “good” kind! Korma isn’t health food, but it’s worth it. 😉
Why This Recipe Works (My “Oops” Fixes)
✅ Yogurt marinade → keeps chicken tender (no rubbery bits!)
✅ Blending cashews + onions → no cream needed (and no splitting!)
✅ Toasting spices first → unlocks deep flavor (skip = bland sauce)
✅ Simmer gently → coconut milk won’t curdle
Shortcuts for Busy Nights
- No time to blend? Use ¼ cup cashew butter instead!
- Pre-cooked chicken? Shred rotisserie chicken → add at the end!
- Spice lazy? 1.5 tsp store-bought korma powder = all spices combined!
Final Thought
This isn’t a fancy restaurant dish – it’s comfort food for real life. Make it when you’re tired, when it’s raining, or when you need to impress your mom. It always works.