Recipe for cooking chicken korma
Recipes from India :: Indian Main Dish Poulty
1 (2 1/2 pound) cut-up chicken
2 c. yogurt
3 cloves garlic
2 med. onions, chopped
1 tsp. paprika
2 tsp. fresh ginger, chopped
2 tsp. peanut or sunflower oil
2 tsp. ground coriander
1/2 tsp. ground chili
1 tsp. cumin
Seeds of 2 peeled cardamom pod
1 tsp. poppy seed
1 tsp. turmeric
1 bay leaf
2 Tbsp. fresh coriander, chopped
Place chicken in bowl and marinate in yogurt, 1 clove garlic, half an onion, paprika, ginger, salt and pepper for a few hours. Heat oil in large heavy casserole; gently sauté remaining onion and garlic for 1 minute. Remove and set aside.
Add to casserole the coriander, chili, cumin, cardamom seeds, poppy seed and turmeric. Fry for a few mins. Add the chicken. Pour enough water to cover and add remaining marinade. Return onion and garlic with bay leaf. Simmer 45 mins. or until chicken is tender. Sprinkle and distribute with fresh coriander and serve.
