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Easy Homemade Chicken Korma with Flatbread or Rice

Easy Homemade Chicken Korma with Flatbread or Rice
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Indulge in the comforting embrace of Easy Homemade Chicken Korma with Flatbread or Rice, a dish that transforms your kitchen into a fragrant haven. This delightful recipe features tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy sauce infused with aromatic spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this korma pairs beautifully with fluffy rice or warm flatbreads, making it a universally loved meal. With its quick preparation and family-friendly flavors, you’ll find yourself reaching for seconds—and perhaps even thirds!

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp ghee or sunflower oil
  • 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • 3 chicken breasts (approx. 525g / 1.1 lbs), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • 2 tsp minced ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1½ tsp ground coriander
  • 1½ tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp mild chili powder (optional, for gentle warmth)
  • ½ tsp ground turmeric
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp white pepper
  • 2 tbsp tomato purée (paste)
  • ½ cup (120 ml) full-fat plain or natural yogurt
  • ½ cup (120 ml) coconut cream
  • 2 tbsp ground almonds
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 4 tbsp (60 ml) double (heavy) cream
  • 2 tbsp freshly chopped coriander (cilantro)
  • Boiled rice and/or flatbread (such as chapati or naan)

Instructions

  1. Heat ghee or sunflower oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until soft.
  2. Add bite-sized chicken pieces and cook until lightly golden.
  3. Stir in garlic, ginger, spices, and tomato purée; cook for 2 minutes to release aromas.
  4. Pour in yogurt and coconut cream along with ground almonds and sugar; bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer for 6–8 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  6. Stir in double cream before serving over rice or alongside flatbread, garnished with fresh coriander.

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