Chicken Kurma
 
 
Rich & Creamy Chicken Kurma dish for Deepavali (Festival of Lights) celebration. Serves with briyani rice or capati
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
A(Blend smooth together)
  • 6 shallots
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 3 green chillies
  • 3 tbsps freshly grated coconut
  • 2 tbsps cashew nuts (soaked in water for 10 minutes)
  • 3 tbsp kurma powder
  • 1 tbsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • Little water
B
  • ½ chicken ~ cut into pieces
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 star anises
  • 4 cardamom pods
  • 1 large onion ~ sliced
  • 2 potatoes ~ cut into wedges
  • 2 tomatoes ~ sliced
  • 2 red chillies ~ halved
  • a sprig of curry leaves
  • 1 handful of chopped coriander leaves plus extra to garnish
  • 1 handful of chopped mint leaves
  • 1 litre water
  • salt to taste
  • 5 tbsp ghee
Instructions
  1. Heat ghee in wok. Saute cinnamon stick, star anises and cardamom pods. Add onion and curry leaves. Stir until fragrant.
  2. Add blended ingredient, coriander and mint leaves. Include the chicken pieces, stir evenly and allow to cook for 10 minutes. Stirring often.
  3. Add water together with potatoes and salt.
  4. Cook with lid covered for 15-20 minutes until potatoes cooked.
  5. Add red chillies and tomatoes. Allow the gravy to simmer and do check for salt.
  6. Sprinkle some chopped coriander leaves over before serving.
  7. Tantalize your guests with Rich Chicken Kurma ☺
Recipe by at https://justasdelish.com/chicken-kurma/