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Chicken Korma

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  • Servings: 5
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 30-35m
  • The following recipe serves 5 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (diced)
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion (diced)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated (you can also use 2 teaspoons ground ginger)
  • 5 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoons coriander
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 3 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cardamon (optional, but highly recommended)
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 3/4 cup cashews (plus extra for topping)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (plus extra for topping)
  • 1 can (14 ounce) coconut milk (or heavy whipping cream)
  • 8 ounces Greek yogurt (1 cup, or full fat sour cream)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Combine all spices (cumin to cardamom) and divide approximately in half. toss cubed chicken in one half of the spices, set aside.

  • Step 2: Stir other half of spices into tomato sauce, set aside.

  • Step 3: In a food processor or blender grind the 3/4 cup of cashews and 1/4 cup cilantro until they form a coarse powder like bread crumbs, set aside.

  • Step 4: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and fresh ginger and sauté until soft, about 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chicken and sauté until browned, about 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce, turn heat down to low, and cover. Let simmer until chicken is fully cooked, about 10-15 minutes. Uncover, and stir in milk, yogurt, and ground cashews. Simmer on low until thick, about 15-20 minutes.

  • Step 5: Sprinkle with extra cashews and cilantro before serving.


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