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Chicken Korma

50 min
410 kcal
4 servings

By eatmundo · August 3, 2026

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A rich, creamy, and mildly spiced chicken curry from the Mughal culinary tradition, featuring a velvety onion-yogurt base.

According to eatmundo's ingredient comparison, the closest dish to Chicken Korma from another cuisine is Faseolia Khadra Masriya (Egypt): the two share 57% of their ingredients.

Ingredients

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How to Make It

  • 1

    Marinate 800g of chicken legs with yogurt, salt, and coriander powder for at least 30 minutes.

  • 2

    Finely slice 3 onions and sauté them in 2 tbsp ghee over medium heat until they are deeply golden-brown.

  • 3

    Remove half the onions for garnish and add the cumin seeds and garlic to the remaining onions in the pan.

  • 4

    Add the marinated chicken to the pan and sear on high heat for 5 minutes until the edges turn slightly golden.

  • 5

    Pour in a splash of water, cover, and cook on low heat for 25 minutes until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.

  • 6

    Remove the lid and increase heat to thicken the sauce until it coats the back of a spoon.

  • 7

    Check the chicken; it should be falling off the bone easily.

  • 8

    Garnish with the crispy reserved onions and serve with naan or aromatic basmati rice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chicken Korma?

Chicken Korma is an Indian curry dish made with chicken, yogurt, and aromatic spices such as cumin and coriander. It is typically served as a main course for lunch or dinner alongside flatbread or rice.

What is the key to the texture?

Slow-cooking the onions until deeply caramelized provides the signature sweetness and body to the sauce.

Can I use chicken breast?

Yes, but leg meat is preferred as it stays moist during the slow-cooking process required for Korma.

Is it spicy?

Chicken Korma is traditionally a mild dish focused on aromatic spices rather than heat.

How can I thicken the sauce?

The reduction of onions and yogurt will naturally thicken it; avoid adding flour or cornstarch.

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