Description
Savory chicken korma delights palates with creamy Indian spices and tender meat slow-cooked to perfection. Gentle aromatics and rich sauce invite home cooks to savor authentic flavors without complex kitchen techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 lbs (907 grams) chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
Spices:
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional for heat)
- Salt to taste
Vegetables and Other Ingredients:
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup ground almonds or cashews
- 1/4 cup yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or ghee
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare chicken thighs by cutting into uniform bite-sized chunks, ensuring even cooking and tender texture.
- Heat olive oil or ghee in a skillet over medium temperature, creating a golden base for developing rich flavors.
- Sauté finely chopped onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger until translucent and fragrant, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Introduce aromatic spices like garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and optional chili powder, allowing them to bloom and release intense flavors for about 60 seconds.
- Transfer spiced aromatics into slow cooker, creating a flavorful foundation for the dish.
- Add chicken pieces, ensuring they are evenly coated with the spice mixture.
- Pour coconut milk and incorporate ground nuts and yogurt, stirring gently to create a creamy, cohesive sauce.
- Cover slow cooker and cook on low setting for 6-7 hours or high setting for 3-4 hours, allowing chicken to become exceptionally tender.
- Once cooking is complete, verify chicken is fully cooked and sauce has reached desired consistency.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro as a vibrant garnish, enhancing visual appeal and adding a bright, herbal note.
- Serve piping hot alongside fluffy basmati rice or warm naan bread for a complete, satisfying meal.
Notes
- Boost flavor by marinating chicken in yogurt and spices for 30 minutes before cooking to enhance tenderness and depth of taste.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing chili powder, making the dish mild or fiery according to personal preference.
- Replace chicken thighs with tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian version that maintains the creamy, rich korma texture and profile.
- Toast ground nuts briefly before adding to the slow cooker to release their natural oils and intensify the nutty undertones of the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours (on high) or 6 hours (on low)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 396
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg