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Tuesday 15 April, 2008

Shahi Chicken Korma

Mughals invaded India in the 16th century. Unlike other invaders the mughals settled in India and brought along with them their culture and cuisine. Mughals were basically a warrior group and made great contributions to architecture in India.

Mughlai cuisine is very rich and was especially prepared in the royal kitchens. They introduced the use of milk, cream, butter, nuts, dry fruits and exotic spices in curries in India. The use of these ingredients gave the unique aroma and taste to the cuisine. Mughlai food is cooked throughout India but is more common in the Northern parts. The Kababs, Kormas, Koftas, Biriyanis, pulaos and parathas all fall under the category of Mughlai cuisine. The spices used in this type of cooking are either ground or used whole.

Today, I am giving you the recipe for Shahi Chicken Korma.

Ingredients:

  1. 4 chicken breasts (deboned) cut into pieces
  2. 2 onions cut small
  3. 1 inch long ginger cut small
  4. 5 garlic cloves cut small
  5. 1 tsp. turmeric
  6. 1 tsp. chilli powder
  7. 1 tsp. coriander powder
  8. 1/2 cup cashewnut and almond mix (ground to a paste)
  9. 1 cup plain yogurt
  10. 2 tsp. chicken masala or garam masala
  11. 3 tblsp. oil or ghee (as per your own taste)
  12. salt to taste
  13. Coriander leaves chopped for garnish

Method:

  • Marinate the chicken pieces for half an hour in plain yogurt, salt and turmeric.
  • Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed pan and fry the onions, ginger and garlic till light brown.
  • Add chilli powder, chicken masala and coriander powder to the above mixture and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add the cashew nut and almond paste and let it simmer for 2 more minutes. Don't let it stick to the bottom.
  • Add the chicken pieces and marination, cover and cook on low fire. If needed add 1 cup of hot water and stir. This depends on how much water is given out by the chicken when cooking.
  • Adjust salt as per taste.
  • When done, garnish with coriander leaves.
  • Serve hot with rotis or rice.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

a very good site . very helpful .keep up .

Anonymous said...

I cook all kinds of indian food and this is by far one of the best dishes I've made, thanks for the recipe.