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White Chicken Korma in bowls, garnished with mint leaves and serrano pepper slices

White Chicken Korma

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Author: Susan
Calories: 536kcal
Servings: 4
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This is a brighter version of the Indian curry called chicken korma, with slightly different flavors, and is more common in Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Equipment

Ingredients

Sauce

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper can substitute black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup cashews raw and unsalted

Other

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ white onion diced
  • 2 serrano peppers sliced. jalapeño works well, too
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into small cubes
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  • In a food processor, combine all ingredients listed under sauce, and pulse to blend until you have a smooth paste.
  • Place cut-up chicken pieces in a bowl and top with sauce.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour, or up to 24 hours. (If you are short on time, you can skip this step, and the results will still taste great!)
  • When you are ready to cook, heat the oil in a skillet. Cook the peppers and onions for 5 minutes until peppers are soft and onion is translucent.
  • Add in the chicken and marinade, as well as the ¼ cup water. Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the heavy cream, reduce heat to low, and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Serve over cooked basmati rice, and garnish with mint leaves and extra slices of serrano pepper, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 536kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 182mg | Sodium: 880mg | Potassium: 1018mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 567IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 2mg