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Mughlai Chicken Korma Recipe

written by Hina Gujral December 22, 2020
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Chicken Korma is a rich, creamy, aromatic, mildly spicy Indian chicken curry. The best part of this chicken korma recipe is you do not require tons of spices to make it at home. My homemade, freezer-friendly korma curry paste is good enough to make restaurant-style korma masala.

aerial shot of Indian chicken korma curry in a kadhai

About Korma Curry

Korma is a mildly spiced thick gravy widely popular in the Indian-subcontinent. It is a typical Mughlai style curry.

Unlike other Indian curries, korma has a subtle flavor of spices, cream or curd based gravy, and a rich aroma.

There is a profound flavor of cardamom, ginger, and the fried onion paste. Usually, turmeric and red chili are not used in a korma gravy.

Ever since I learned this chicken korma recipe there is no turning back. It compliments almost every Indian flatbread perfectly and always the show stopper of my dinner parties.

side close up shot of homemade korma curry paste

Homemade Korma Curry Paste

Did you know that only 6 ingredients (onion, green chili, ginger, garlic, ghee, and curd) are required to make korma curry paste? 

This homemade korma masala will satisfy all your indulgent curry cravings that too without much hassle. 

Apart from making chicken korma, this curry paste can be used for marinating meats or making vegetarian korma curry.

You can store this korma curry paste for 1 week in the refrigerator.

Homemade Curry Paste Video

My Tried & True Tips

Chicken: The best choice would be bone-in chicken pieces. The chicken bones lend a delicious flavor to the curry. You can use a combination of boneless chicken thigh, and the leg piece.

Marination: It is a key step in the chicken korma recipe. I prefer marinating the chicken for 6 – 8 hours or overnight. Rub the marinate nicely over the chicken and massage the chicken pieces for 5 – 10 minutes with the marinade. 

Curry Paste: A good korma curry gets its texture, taste, and aroma from the fried onion korma masala. Hence, make the masala from scratch at home or use a good quality readymade korma paste.

Searing: Fry the marinated chicken pieces for 10 – 15 minutes or till they are pale white over low heat. Do not rush this process. It ensures that the chicken pieces are juicy. 

Gravy: The chicken korma has a luscious, creamy gravy. Hence, do not add too much water. But, if you want to make korma extra saucy add water only towards the end once the chicken is almost cooked.

aerial shot of chicken korma curry in a black kadhai

Step-By-Step Chicken Korma Recipe

Step 1) Marinade the chicken pieces in a thick curd, ginger-garlic paste, salt, and garam masala mixture for 5 – 6 hours.

Step 2) Follow my korma curry paste to make the masala from scratch at home.

You can marinate the chicken and prepare curry paste a day before making the chicken korma.

Chicken Korma cooking steps collage

Step 3) Heat ghee in a heavy bottom casserole. Add the bay leaf and the crushed cardamom pods. Cook for a few seconds to release the aroma of spices.

Step 4) Now add the korma masala and the marinated chicken pieces along with the marinade. Fry over low heat till they turn pale white and tender. This usually takes 10 – 15 minutes.

Step 5) Season with salt, green chilies, and the garam masala.

Step 6) Cover and cook the chicken over low heat till the pieces are 80% cooked. To make little gravy add 1/2 Cup of water. Simmer uncovered till it thickens and the chicken is fully cooked. Keep stirring at regular intervals.

Garnish Chicken Korma with fresh coriander leaves.

Chicken Korma cooking steps

Serving Suggestion

Chicken Korma is best enjoyed with paratha, naan, or roomali/tandoori roti.

The creamy gravy compliments most of the Indian flatbread perfectly.

However, you can serve chicken korma with basmati rice, jeera rice, or turmeric rice as well.

Indian Chicken Korma

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aerial shot of Indian chicken korma curry in a kadhai

Chicken Korma Recipe

Chicken Korma is a rich, creamy, aromatic, mildly spicy Indian chicken curry. Learn how to make restaurant-style chicken korma in a few simple steps.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Marination: 1 day
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 446kcal
Author: Hina Gujral
  • Heavy Bottom Kadhai
  • Blender

Ingredients

  • 1 kilogram skinless, bone-in chicken pieces

Ingredients for marinade

  • 1/2 Cup thick curd
  • 2 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon garam-masala (see recipe)
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Ingredients for Gravy

  • 1 Cup korma curry paste see recipe
  • 1/4 Cup ghee
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 – 3 green cardamom
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 – 3 green chillies
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam-masala see recipe
  • 1/2 Cup water

Instructions

  • Clean, wash, and pat dry the chicken pieces. Prick the chicken pieces a few times with a fork.
  • Combine curd, ginger-garlic paste, salt, and garam masala in a bowl. Mix nicely to make a smooth lump-free paste.
  • Add chicken pieces to the marinade paste. Rub the chicken pieces with the marinade nicely. Keep the marinated chicken in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 5 – 6 hours.
    marinated chicken for making korma curry
  • Prepare the korma curry paste following my recipe.
  • To make chicken korma, heat ghee in a heavy bottom casserole. Add the bay leaf and the crushed cardamom pods. Cook for a few seconds to release the aroma of spices.
  • Now add the marinated chicken pieces, korma curry paste along with the marinade. Fry over low heat till they turn pale white and tender. This usually takes 10 – 15 minutes.
    frying chicken for making korma
  • Season with salt, green chillies, and the garam masala. Cover and cook the chicken over low heat till the pieces are tender.
    frying chicken for making korma
  • To make little gravy add 1/2 Cup of water. Simmer the curry uncovered over low heat till it thickens. Keep stirring at regular intervals.
  • Garnish Chicken Korma with fresh coriander leaves.
  • Serve Chicken Korma warm with naan or tandoori roti.

Recipe Notes:

  • Try to use the thick and fresh curd for marinating the chicken. Avoid curd with a sour flavor.
  • Whisk the curd and other ingredients nicely before marinating the chicken. 
  • Water is always added towards the end of the process when the chicken pieces are almost cooked. After adding water do not cook the chicken pieces for too long. 

Nutrition

Calories: 446kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 208mg | Sodium: 980mg | Potassium: 648mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 3mg
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Mughlai Chicken Korma Recipe was last modified: January 2nd, 2021 by Hina Gujral
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