Chicken Korma
Mains Indian

Chicken Korma

A mild, creamy and fragrant chicken korma shown three ways. The basic leans on a korma paste and coconut, while the ultimate builds a from-scratch nut and cream sauce with marinated thigh, whole spices and a saffron finish.

Serves4
Time40 min
Cost / serving£1.75
Gluten-free

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Budget version

Chicken breast in a jar of korma paste with coconut milk; quick and mild.

Per serving£1.75
Total cost£7.00
Time40 min
Chicken Korma
Servings

Ingredients for 4

  • 500 g chicken breast , diced
  • 1 onion , chopped
  • 4 tbsp korma curry paste , from a jar
  • 400 ml coconut milk
  • 2 cloves garlic , crushed
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • salt , to taste

Method

  1. Fry the onion in the oil until soft, then add the garlic.
  2. Stir in the korma paste and cook for a minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the chicken and brown lightly all over.
  4. Pour in the coconut milk and simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked.
  5. Season to taste and serve with rice or naan.

Equipment

  • large pan

The three ways, side by side

Budget
£1.75 / serving · 40 min

Chicken breast in a jar of korma paste with coconut milk; quick and mild.

Better
£2.88 / serving · 1 hr

Chicken thigh, ground almonds and yoghurt for a richer, nuttier sauce.

Ultimate
£4.75 / serving · 1 hr 30 min

Marinated thigh, a fried-onion and cashew base, whole spices, double cream and saffron.