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Chicken Khorma

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This Chicken Khorma features tender chicken pieces marinated in yogurt and turmeric, then slow-cooked in a fragrant sauce of onions, ginger, garlic, and whole spices. The addition of grated coconut and toasted almonds adds depth and texture to this aromatic main dish. It is a hearty, protein-rich meal perfect for serving with rice or flatbread.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1
Calories: 1450
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This Chicken Khorma features tender chicken pieces marinated in yogurt and turmeric, then slow-cooked in a fragrant sauce of onions, ginger, garlic, and whole spices. The addition of grated coconut and toasted almonds adds depth and texture to this aromatic main dish. It is a hearty, protein-rich meal perfect for serving with rice or flatbread.
Ingredients
  • 1 1/3 kilogram Chicken
  • 175 milliliter Plain yoghurt
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 4 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 Onion
  • 3 sl Ginger
  • 5 Cloves
  • 5 Cardamoms
  • 40 gram Coconut
  • 25 gram Almonds
  • 100 milliliter Oil
  • 2 Cm Cinnamon stick
  • 25 gram Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
Directions
  1. 1
    Wash and joint the chicken and place in a large bowl.
  2. 2
    Mix the yoghurt, turmeric and 1 crushed clove of garlic together and pour over the chicken.
  3. 3
    Leave overnight.
  4. 4
    Chop the onion and grind in a pestle and mortar the remaining garlic and the ginger.
  5. 5
    Crush the cloves and cardamoms, grate the coconut and roast the almonds.
  6. 6
    keat the oil,
  7. 7
    fry the onion, garlic and ginger and when fragrant turn down the
  8. 8
    heat slightly and
  9. 9
    add the cloves, cardamoms, cinnamon stick, coriander powder, cumin powder, chilli powder, paprika powder and salt.
  10. 10
    Stir fry for 3 minutes.
  11. 11
    Add the coconut and stir in.
  12. 12
    Add the chicken and marinade,
  13. 13
    mix well and then
  14. 14
    cover pan with a lid and
  15. 15
    simmer for approximately 1 hour, or until chicken is tender.
  16. 16
    Discard the cinnamon stick and sprinkle the almonds on top just prior to serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1450kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 85g131%
Saturated Fat 25g125%
Cholesterol 280mg94%
Sodium 1200mg50%
Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
Dietary Fiber 5g20%
Sugars 8g
Protein 85g170%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: almonds, cardamoms, chicken, chilli, cinnamon, cloves, coconut, coriander, cumin, frying, garlic, ginger, international, khorma, main, oil, onion, paprika, plain, powder
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