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Chicken Kurma (Sista)

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This Chicken Kurma is a beloved Indian dish featuring tender pieces of chicken simmered in a luxurious, aromatic sauce. The base is built from a freshly ground paste of spices like cloves, cardamom, and cumin, blended with yogurt for a tangy depth. A secondary paste of cashews, almonds, poppy seeds, and coconut adds a velvety texture and subtle sweetness that defines the kurma style. Slow-cooked with caramelized onions and fresh green chilies, this dish offers a perfect balance of heat, creaminess, and spice. It is an ideal centerpiece for a family dinner or a special occasion, pairing beautifully with naan bread or basmati rice.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 88.2
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This Chicken Kurma is a beloved Indian dish featuring tender pieces of chicken simmered in a luxurious, aromatic sauce. The base is built from a freshly ground paste of spices like cloves, cardamom, and cumin, blended with yogurt for a tangy depth. A secondary paste of cashews, almonds, poppy seeds, and coconut adds a velvety texture and subtle sweetness that defines the kurma style. Slow-cooked with caramelized onions and fresh green chilies, this dish offers a perfect balance of heat, creaminess, and spice. It is an ideal centerpiece for a family dinner or a special occasion, pairing beautifully with naan bread or basmati rice.
Ingredients
  • 4 Cloves
  • 3 Cardamom Pods
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 tablespoon Coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 6 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 Two-inch cube fresh ginger,
Directions
  1. 1
    Peel and mince the garlic cloves and ginger into a fine paste.
  2. 2
    Grind the cloves, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and turmeric into a fine spice powder.
  3. 3
    Combine the spice powder with the ginger-garlic paste, 2 cups of yogurt, and salt to taste.
  4. 4
    Cut the chicken into 2-inch pieces, ensuring it is skinned and boned.
  5. 5
    Toss the chicken pieces thoroughly in the yogurt-spice mixture and let marinate for 2 to 3 hours.
  6. 6
    Meanwhile, grind the poppy seeds, cashews, and blanched almonds into a smooth powder.
  7. 7
    Mix the nut powder with the unsweetened shredded coconut and set aside.
  8. 8
    Heat ghee in a large skillet over medium heat and saut&# 195;© the finely chopped onions until they are golden brown.
  9. 9
    Stir in the poppy seed and coconut mixture and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  10. 10
    Transfer the marinated chicken and its yogurt mixture into a heavy-bottomed pot.
  11. 11
    Add the onion and nut mixture, minced green chilies, half of the chopped cilantro, and 1 1/2 cups of water.
  12. 12
    Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on low heat until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened, about 45 minutes.
  13. 13
    Garnish with the remaining fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 88.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.3g2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 5.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 25.2g9%
Dietary Fiber 15.4g62%
Sugars 0.7g
Protein 2.1g5%

* 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: chicken, kurma, curry, indian, spice, nutty, creamy, aromatic, cashew, almond, yogurt, marinated, dinner, main course, traditional, simmered, onion, ginger, garlic, coconut
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