North Indian Chicken Korma

This Chicken Korma is creamy, and velvety with the perfect hum of spices, and is definitely up there as one of my favourite curries of all time!
The caramelized onions and spiced yogurt give this korma such an amazing depth of flavour. Great over hot basmati rice or served with warm chapathis. Enjoy! :)
Full recipe listed below. I hope you enjoy this video :)
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RECIPE
INGREDIENTS
5 tbsp, Canola Oil
2 medium Onions, chopped
10 raw Cashews
1 cup, Whole Yogurt
1/2 tsp, Turmeric
1 tsp, Coriander Powder
1 tsp, Red Chilli Powder
2 tsp, Garam Masala
1 stick of Cinnamon
3 Green Cardamom Pods
1 Black Cardamom
5 Cloves
10 Black Peppercorns
1 Bay Leaf
1 tsp, finely grated Ginger
1 tsp, finely grated Garlic
1 lb, boneless skinless Chicken Thighs cut into big chunks
1 cup, Water
Salt to taste
Fresh chopped Coriander to garnish
METHOD
Place 2 tbsp of oil in a heavy bottom pot, and heat on medium-low. Add onions and slowly sauté for 10-15 minutes until deeply browned. Allow to cool, and transfer to a blender with cashews. Blend until smooth, adding a little bit of water if necessary to form a thick paste.
In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, turmeric, coriander powder, red chilli powder, and garam masala until fully mixed. Set aside.
Heat remaining 3 tbsp in same pot on medium-low heat. Add cinnamon, green and black cardamom pods, cloves, black peppercorns, and bay leaf. Sauté for 15-30 seconds or until cloves have puffed up. Then add grated ginger and garlic and fry for an additional 30 seconds.
Increase heat to high, and add chicken. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until the chicken no longer looks raw on the outside.
Stir in spiced yogurt, onion paste, and salt to taste and reduce heat to medium-low. Partially cover with a lid and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring often until the oils begin to separate along the edge of the curry.
Add water, and increase heat to medium. Cook for an additional 15-20 minutes partially covered until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh chopped coriander leaves. Enjoy! :)
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[@ToraJutsu01]

That caramelised onion & cashew purée blew my mind. I’ve finally figured out why my curries suck.

[@sitarnut]

Bingo! Me too! What a blessing she is.....my kitchen smells like it's flown non-stop to Delhi.

[@ItsJuandaWoo]

LOL you are NOT alone my friend! 😅

[@jimwilleford6140]

ToraJutsu01 We don’t let the flavors fully develop before the next step. I have figured that out, and have learned to slow down Nd enjoy the process. Makes all the difference in curries,

[@micraw714]

I learned about the caramelized onions about a year ago but was missing the cashew paste!

[@consciousbeing1188]

This tastes even better when the flavours are left to fully develop in the fridge overnight then reheated the next day... pure gastronomic bliss!!

[@bingbongentertainment6737]

yes !! i love making curry but I looooooooooooove the left overs more because it just tastes better the next day, i'll reheat on stove and thin it out with some chicken stock.

[@ChandlerBinge]

It's so true!:apparently good Indian restaurants will serve 1 or 2 day old recipes, makes sense to me

[@joethebar1]

I made this last night and I’m convinced it was the best curry I’ve ever made. I made a double batch and actually used a little less onions than asked for- I wasn’t sure how it was gonna turn out. As soon as I added the onions, it came together beautifully. The key is getting those onions caramelized; it takes a lot longer than 15 minutes too.

[@frankiewinters1255]

yeh, more like an hour at least for me!

[@leggbuildingdorchester6234]

Can I add coconut milk to this??

[@kazzymoviefan]

​@leggbuildingdorchester6234 I'm sure you can? Try it for us and let us know :) I've been making this recipe for years and it's always amazing.

[@stephaniehumphries5431]

In Hawaii there aren't many good indian food restaurants but I have a favorite in the city... unfortunately we don't get out to the city often so I only get to eat it once or twice a year. I've been searching for a proper korma recipe like what they offer but have never been able to duplicate it. I knew that geography was the main difference with the recipes I was trying and the one I actually wanted but I had no clue what part the family that owns the restaurant is from (they're first generation immigrants and a very tiny family run restaurant so it was his mothers recipe and he absolutely would not give me any hints). This blows it out of the water! This is the exact flavor i was looking for and i believe i can add the veg that they use pretty easily (i usually get it with eggplant). Thank you thank you thank you! This taste fabulous and its easy to follow you through the whole video!

[@angelasobey288]

Where have you been all my life? I love your videos, your personality and your recipes are nice and simple and to the point. I'm so looking forward to trying these dishes.

[@jakebiaek3082]

Followed your recipe twice now and my sister's boyfriend was genuinely blown away by how authentically Indian it tasted 🤣 yum yum 👌

[@jennifernajera19]

This looks so delicious!! Thank you for the recipe. I can’t wait to make this over the weekend 💕

[@metalweapon]

My mom keeps asking me where I've learned to cook like this. Its beyond hilarious to watch her confusion at my being able to cook apna food when she never taught me.

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What is apna?

[@metalweapon]

@@Guerrini2954 apna is a punjubi slang meaning "our people"

[@elguero9279]

I'm a white guy and cooked this for some punjabi friends haha the reaction was great

[@Kugelschrei]

I will cook this next week. Never understood how currys turned so creamy, mine always turned out quite watery. Now I get it!

[@IceReverie]

Thank you so much for this recipe, Vijaya! I just made this dish and it turned out SO delicious!!! 🙌🏾❤️

[@riyadreza4905]

I'm always on the lookout for new recipes, and this one just won't heart over, gonna go make it right now. Great job with the recipe and its explanation, thanks.

[@ryanfreerealms]

just made this recipe tonight! it turned out AMAZING

[@PaperKites777]

The recipe was easy to follow and it came out amazing :) The only difference was that I used 0% Liberté Greek yogurt, brined leg and thighs with bone, and I let it simmer for an hour after the last step :) The meat was literally sliding off the bone when I ate it with lightly toasted whole wheat tortillas :) I used no salt other than the brining step :) Thank you Vijaya :)

[@charlitwo]

Thanks for your comment...

[@KenWAnderson]

Wow, this looks simple and delicious. Thanks for sharing it!

[@bruceleeroy872]

It looks absolutely delicious! Very easy to make too! I love the spices as well!

[@alnas150]

I made this for dinner last night and my husband LOVED it! I added some additional spices and green chilis for heat and it came out super delicious. Thanks for the amazing recipe !

[@alnas150]

@LFPRLDJJ I added some toasted kashmiri chillis that I grinded into a fine powder, fennel seeds, and a tiny bit of mace and Kewra water. I really enjoyed the taste.

[@thenerdyflutist_]

Seriously the best. Making it right now after making it once 2 weeks ago, and let me tell you, y'all need to make this.

[@antoniojcarrascoalvarez2526]

Great recipe! Thanks! By the way, I just prepared it. It has been a success! Delicious. Thank you very much.

[@flicfan416]

Just made this, and it was the most satisfying Korma i've ever made. It's extremely luxurious but not at all heavy, it's quite tangy from the yogurt but the caramelized onions mellow it.

[@MysteriousSignal]

I made this for my parents a while back, adding some sauteed poblano peppers for some additional vegetables. They recently told me they enjoyed it so much, they have gotten korma at every Indian restaurant around town, and none of them are anywhere near as wholesome and flavorful as this recipe. Thanks for this one!

[@Chaaterer]

Thanks for the récipe! I've never thought that this delicious recipe could be easier than this!

[@corakindl]

I love this recipe!!!! It tastes amazing, I made it for my family and they loved it

[@sann5146]

Wow, that looks so easy to do with only one ingredient too chop up ! And I was happy to see no additional cream being added in. I can't wait to try soon, thanks for sharing !

[@GKDT]

Amazing recipe, great instructions and also the written recipe, thank you it was delicious !

[@ItsJuandaWoo]

Totally need to try your recipes starting with this!

[@sarahthornton1590]

I made this today and I was shocked how good it was, thanks, this was an awesome recipe and easy to make.

[@Stratplayer76]

Ultimately you are my go-to when it comes to cooking Indian food. Your methods just continue to blow my mind

[@_vlnt_7800]

Korma é maravilhoso! Tanto faz se é de frango ou de carneiro. Comi muito isso em Londres. Obrigado por compartilhar a receita!

[@leighlitz2481]

I can’t wait to make this. I’m a Brit living in the US and you know how Brits love their curries. I love to cook so I can’t wait to get to trying your recipes.

[@kerryberger985]

excellent video and also one of my favorite curries as well. Your instructions are good as are your descriptions of the final product you were tasting, while I was salivating......

[@Ning_Nong____]

Honestly I was skeptical how it would turn out based on the amount of whole spices and the blend of really brown onions and cashews (I used almonds)... but WOW it turned out really well! Thank you!!

[@ThomasLichtenberg69]

Made this today. Absolutely delicious. I really like your recipies. This was the third dish I made from your videos. Keep up the good work. Best regards from Germany.

[@matthewk956]

I'm totally going to cook this. Great recipe, looks easy, but so effective and no doubt delicious. You're a great presenter. Thanks!

[@anndesir]

I keep coming back to this video. Very simple and to the point. Pleasant to watch. I have made this specific recipe about 5 times now and it delicious every time. I used to measure the seasoning but now I just eyeball it lol. Goes well with white rice. And you can eat it with naan or roti too 😋

[@Maya_Chan-qi8hr]

I made this dish for my mom and she absolutely loves it! She always ordered chicken korma from restaurants here and she never liked it, but now she certainly does :)

[@neamawamleh4225]

I did it yesterday, it was very delicious 😋 My family enjoyed alot , I love it 😻 thank you very much dear

[@kokai83]

i just tried this tonight and it was delicious! I'm deffo gonna try out more of your recipes! The food was good, the tutorial on point so I subscribed!

[@tubekulose]

Chicken, lamb, mutton, vegetables, paneer... No matter what goes in - curry Korma style has always been my favourite type of curry! And yours looks and sounds fantastic! 😊

[@yvonnesimpson5785]

Thank you! I made this tonight - a great way to use up caramelized onions I had on hand.

[@kcarl]

Wow looks good! Definitely going to try this one out.

[@patrickcannady2066]

this has always been a favorite Indian dish for me. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

[@burton54ify]

Ok - this is straight up delicious. Followed the recipe to a tee and it turned out fantastic!!!

[@madelinewilson3155]

Can’t wait to try the recipe out! Looked more delicious and tender and creamy than the restaurant take out korma I was eating while watching this.

[@jamesengland2772]

Going to cook this tonight. I have been eating Indian food for three weeks now . I feel so much healthier. My memory recall is faster and clearer. Moved all my kitchen round for all my spices and herbs. Thank you.

[@memyselfncats]

Making this today, it looks so simple, may be you have made it look simple by placing all spices in a single plate instead of small saucers. Very nice, can't wait

[@dogankeskinkilic6070]

This is looks bloody delicious! It will be my weekend cooking project .Thank you from down under.

[@chelseaeady1891]

I made korma for the first time and this recipe was absolutely amazing the best tasting korma I've had!!

[@Shade.85]

I just made this, I subbed sunflower seeds as I didn't have cashews on hand though, but it still turned out fabulous! 🤤 So anyone with a nut allergy; you can enjoy this one too. Thanks for posting 👌

[@gregm2325]

I made this recipe a couple weeks ago, and it is very good. My $30 blender didn't handle the low volume onion and cashew mixture very well, however. I'll use the hand/immersion blender tomorrow when I make another batch. Also I'll add more chili powder because I like it spicy. Thanks for the great recipe and awesome video, Vijaya!

[@fspike2469]

As a person who has been cooking for years, I think this is a very good recipe and very well presented. Thank you.

[@Zeithri]

As a person whose very hungry, I'd eat this.

[@elguero9279]

Wow a person who has been cooking for years. Me too! You a human adult as well? Or just an ambitious adolescent?

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@@elguero9279 Only 74 years young 😀

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[@edwardkennedy2031]

Cooked this tonight but used lab and potatoes instead of chicken, magnificent. Fantastic recipe. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@xenitram]

This looks amazing! Thanks for sharing!

[@anneramirez9577]

I made this for my family twice! They love it! Even the little 5-yr-old picky eater.

[@valentinacayoya]

I made this for my boyfriend who loves indian food, and he loved it! it was my first time making Chicken Korma and it is delicious! thank you! :)

[@ericbell7529]

This recipe is amazing. My family loves it! Thank you

[@krisinsaigon]

this is a great video, i'm definitely going to try this. I have not seen your channel before but i will subscribe, always loved Kormas

[@sharonkenny5333]

Gorgeous. Thank you for step by step instruction, plus recipe. The most authentic recipe I've found so far. Appreciated.

[@Punkchic207]

I’ve wanted to try chicken korma! I’ll be making this soon! :D

[@jaysal3518]

Awesome video,,, really enjoyed it.... but I will enjoy it more when I make this meal..... thank you and keep up the great work..... love your videos....

[@bigWAVEmarketingcam]

I made this one last week following your recipe & man it was off the chain!

[@denisefrickey5636]

looks amazing, can't wait to try it

[@henrikr.822]

Just tried this in a veganized version (soy-yoghurt + veggies instead of yoghurt+chicken) and it blew my mind! 100% recommendation. Only one thing I'd like to add: for those who are a bit heat sensitive, serve this dish with some extra yoghurt and/or chutney as it is (to my european palete at least) on the more spicy side of things. Loved the video!

[@cruel_crouton]

Looks so yummy ! I’m definitely trying this .

[@louiseh.218]

I made it with cauliflower instead of chicken for a vegetarian option and it was great. Thank you for the delicious recipe!

[@alessandrap4880]

Delicious, I've tried for an Indian dinner, I loved it! great recipe! Thank you :)

[@cinziahb]

brilliant, absolutely brilliant recipe, made it over and over again

[@DrBrunoRecipes]

Vijaya, This looks amazing :)

[@Dami_M]

My kitchen smells so divine and I haven't even finished yet. Thank you so much for this video!

[@mrossainz]

Thank you, I just made it and it is delicious... ❤️

[@alexfry6745]

I'm cooking this tonight, I'm sure it's gonna be one of my best currys today 😍

[@sheilaengland6937]

It looks delicious! I am definitely going to make it. Thanks you!

[@budgietrousers8275]

Looks beautiful. Thank you for the easy to follow recipe

[@SuperParkour3]

Made this today with my girlfriend. It tasted amazing, just like it does in Indian restaurants🙌🏻 by adding a little bit of honey it tasted even better☺️

[@bibsbeezASMR]

Hi currently in the process of making this, waiting for that oil to separate from the yogurt 😅and I can already tell it will come out delicious thank you for this:) I wish I had the original ingredients to make this but I substituted yogurt for sour cream. And cloves I did nutmeg. And for black peppercorn I did All spice😭. But I’ll make sure to get these ingredients for next time 🧡

[@mandywilkinson3767]

This is the best recipe ive found , i could never get my onions right they always had the raw taste but this is fantastic, thank you so much for sharing xxx love from England UK x

[@keithhowell4138]

I wrote down this recipe about six months ago ,,finally cooked it last week ,,it is the first curry I have made from scratch,,instead of using from a jar or packet ,,it was very nice and I will be making this again ,,probably many more times ,,thank you Vijaya

[@flurringsnurls1673]

There’s an Indian restaurant in town that’s sooo good and this recipe tastes almost identical to their chicken korma. 10/10 recommend this recipe. Imo salt really brings all the flavors out in the end.

[@randallpetroelje3913]

😋 yummy!! Thanks again for your 🙏 show. The cashews are a good touch. Nice and creamy.

[@TheRoys]

Tried this today! Everyone at home loved it!!

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Thank you so much for this upload i cannot wait to make this. ❤️

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Love it! simple, fast and delitious!

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Made this for tonight’s dinner …. Sooooo good and kid approved. They asked me to make it again. So glad I stumbled onto your page.

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Made this yesterday and it was absolutely delicious...thank you for another winning recipe!

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Thank you for sharing I have made this over and over again, we love it....

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I needed this recipe it’s like you read my mind. ❤️

[@vijaya16]

Aw amazing! Enjoy :D

[@Baladhya]

Woah! The onion and cashew paste! I could have eaten just that! Beautiful recipe, thank you!

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Excellente recette. Tous mes invités hier soir ont adoré. Je l’a referais très souvent 🤩merci de l’avoir partagé

[@granularity2974]

Awesome video, thanks! Have to give this a try.

[@obriende]

Thank you very much Vijaya for the beautiful recipe. I am here in Ireland on a damp cold day in January and this recipe is gorgeous and warm. Your presentation is also first class and easy to follow. Please do more.

[@EvgeniyaBell]

Delicious and very easy to follow. Great recipe!

[@_eoghann_4904]

Beyond helpful, thank you!

[@williamboggis1667]

This is an awesome recipe! Many thanks for uploading it

[@denzelwashingmachine1950]

I have been trying to recreate the chicken korma recipe from my local Indian restaurant and this one comes VERY close! It tastes amazing and wasn't hard to make at all! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful recipe. It is an absolute keeper!! A couple notes, I think whole milk full fat yogurt makes is a must. I also added some Thai chili flakes to kick the heat up a bit

[@Starbuck32123]

This looks beyond amazing 👌I'll need to try this

[@vijaya16]

Yes please! Would love to hear what you think :)

[@Mmvdd]

Did it today and its an amazing reciepe ! Thanks so much !

[@susanachang5982]

Dear Vijaya, THANK YOU SO MUCH for making my dream come true! Your chicken Korma is AMAZING 👍 your recipe is so easy and delicious 🤤 is just unbelievable how good it is!!! 🏆🥇 My family said your recipe is better than restaurant!!! Thank you for sharing 😍 really appreciate it 👍

[@Voraussichtlich]

Just tried it and loved it. I added a few raisins as well. Thank you!

[@riohenry6382]

Raisins ! Genius

[@avmist159]

How about a navratan korma? I've seen so many different methods to prepare it, and would love to know your take on it!

[@ensaerodynamics8615]

Great recipe and presentation. Thanks !

[@stevenlawler4304]

I have just made this dish but I added 1 table spoon of dark brown sugar just to give a bit of sweetness,,, Delicious yum