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A luxurious and creamy Mughlai chicken curry made with a rich paste of nuts, yogurt, and aromatic spices. This mildly spiced dish has a velvety texture and a subtle sweetness, making it a royal treat for any special occasion.
For 4 servings
Marinate the Chicken & Prepare Nut Paste
Prepare the Fried Onions (Birista)
Cook the Chicken
A luxurious and creamy Mughlai chicken curry made with a rich paste of nuts, yogurt, and aromatic spices. This mildly spiced dish has a velvety texture and a subtle sweetness, making it a royal treat for any special occasion.
This mughlai recipe takes 70 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 502.66 calories per serving with 28.8g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Build the Korma Gravy
Simmer, Finish, and Serve
Replace chicken with 250g paneer (add in the last 5 minutes of cooking) or a mix of vegetables like potatoes, carrots, peas, and cauliflower.
Substitute chicken with 500g of mutton pieces. The cooking time will need to be increased significantly; pressure cooking the mutton first is recommended.
For an even creamier texture, stir in 2-3 tablespoons of fresh cream or malai at the end of the cooking process along with the garam masala.
If you have a nut allergy, you can use a paste of 2 tablespoons of poppy seeds (khus khus) and 2 tablespoons of melon seeds (magaz), soaked and ground.
Chicken is a high-quality lean protein, crucial for building and repairing tissues, supporting muscle mass, and maintaining overall body function.
The use of yogurt (curd) provides beneficial probiotics, which help maintain a healthy balance of gut bacteria, aiding digestion and boosting immunity.
Almonds and cashews contribute monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which are known to support heart health by helping to lower bad cholesterol levels.
Ingredients like ginger, garlic, and turmeric contain powerful compounds with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that help combat oxidative stress in the body.
One serving of this Chicken Korma contains approximately 480-550 calories, depending on the cut of chicken used and the amount of oil absorbed. It's a rich dish best enjoyed on special occasions.
Chicken Korma is a good source of protein from chicken and healthy fats from nuts. However, it is also high in calories and saturated fat from ghee and full-fat yogurt. It can be part of a balanced diet when consumed in moderation.
The gravy usually splits if the yogurt is too cold when added to the hot pan, or if it's not full-fat. To prevent this, always use full-fat yogurt at room temperature and whisk it thoroughly before adding. Also, cook the yogurt and chicken mixture on medium-high heat initially to quickly evaporate the water.
Authentic Mughlai korma is mildly spiced. However, if you prefer more heat, you can add 2-3 slit green chillies along with the whole spices, or add a teaspoon of regular red chilli powder along with the Kashmiri chilli powder in the marinade.
Chicken Korma has a white or pale-yellow gravy based on yogurt, nuts, and onions, and is mildly spiced. Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani) has a vibrant orange-red gravy made from tomatoes, butter, and cream, and has a distinct tangy and slightly sweet flavor profile.
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