Chicken Korma

Chicken Korma
Chicken Korma
Korma, in the Urdu language, simply means “cooked meat.” Because of the styles of restaurant cooking, korma is associated with a creamy, mild, and rich sauce. To increase the creaminess of this recipe, almonds are added, and then the dish is “finished” with a touch of coconut milk. A quick blending of the sauce ingredients followed by cooking under pressure in the Instant Pot results in a dish that is rich, creamy, and flavorful, with a thick sauce that is not overly spicy.
  • Preparing Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Served Person: 4
white meat free gluten free red meat free dairy free vegan pescatarian
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 5 cloves garlic (peeled)
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup tomato (diced)
  • 1 ounce raw almonds (or substitute cashews if you prefer)
  • 1/2 green serrano chile
  • 1 pound chicken breasts (thighs or drumsticks, boneless, skinless)
  • 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk (or more to taste)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped fresh optional)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped fresh)
  • 1 tablespoons pinch saffron strands (soaked in 2non-dairy milk)
  • Carbohydrate 3.16991988878485 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Fat 3.55646598037608 g
  • Fiber 1.22489501789178 g
  • Protein 1.82569971258845 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.28300871816398 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 serving (170g)
  • Sodium 7.75711217690804 mg
  • Sugar 1.94502487089308 g
  • Trans Fat 0.230072838292722 g
  • Calories 48 calories

In a blender jar, mix the almonds, onion, tomato, serrano, garlic, ginger, turmeric, salt, garam masala, cumin, coriander, cayenne, and water. Blend into a smooth purée. Pour the sauce into the inner cooking pot of the Instant Pot. Place the chicken on top. If the chicken is frozen, push it down into the sauce a little. Lock the lid into place. Select Manual and adjust the pressure to High. Cook for 10 minutes. When the cooking is complete, let the pressure release naturally. Unlock and remove the lid. Carefully remove the chicken to a board and cut it into bite-size pieces. Stir the coconut milk, garam masala, and tomato paste into the pot. Return the chicken to the pot, and garnish with the slivered almonds and cilantro. Pour the saffron milk along with the saffron strands over the rice and serve.