Chicken Korma with Saffron Rice
A rich and creamy Indian chicken curry (korma) made with yogurt, nuts, and aromatic spices, served alongside fragrant basmati rice infused with saffron. A luxurious and comforting meal for two.
- Time: 70 min
- Servings: 2
Source: TheRandomRecipe
Ingredients
- pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- plain full-fat yogurt
- tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- teaspoon red chili powder
- teaspoon turmeric powder
- teaspoon ground coriander
- teaspoon ground cumin
- teaspoon garam masala
- teaspoon salt, divided
- tablespoon ghee or vegetable oil
- medium onion, thinly sliced
- raw cashews or blanched almonds, soaked in 1/4 cup hot water for 20 minutes
- heavy cream
- teaspoon sugar
- tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- basmati rice, rinsed
- water
- green cardamom pods
- small cinnamon stick
- teaspoon salt
- saffron threads, steeped in 2 tablespoons warm milk or water for 10 minutes