Chiken kurma

 

Here’s a delicious Chicken Kurma recipe — a creamy, mildly spiced Indian curry made with coconut, yogurt, and aromatic spices.

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🍗 Chicken Kurma Recipe (Serves 4)

Ingredients:

For Marination:

• 500 g chicken (bone-in or boneless)
• ½ cup thick curd (yogurt)
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• Salt to taste

For Kurma:

• 2 tbsp oil or ghee
• 2 onions (sliced)
• 1 tomato (chopped)
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• ½ cup water (adjust for consistency)
• Fresh coriander leaves (for garnish)

For Coconut Paste:

• ¼ cup grated coconut (or 2 tbsp desiccated coconut)
• 8-10 cashew nuts or almonds
• 1 tsp poppy seeds (optional)
• ½ tsp fennel seeds (optional)

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🔪 Preparation Steps:

1. Marinate the Chicken:

• Mix chicken with curd, turmeric, salt, and ginger-garlic paste.
• Let it marinate for 30 minutes (or longer for better flavor).

2. Make the Coconut Paste:

• Soak cashews (and poppy seeds if using) in warm water for 10 minutes.
• Grind with coconut and fennel seeds to a smooth paste using a little water.

3. Cook the Kurma:

1. Heat oil or ghee in a pan. Fry sliced onions until golden brown.
2. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until raw smell goes away.
3. Add tomatoes, cook till soft.
4. Add red chili powder, coriander powder, and garam masala.
5. Add marinated chicken and cook until it changes color and releases juices.
6. Add the coconut paste and mix well.
7. Pour in water and cook covered on medium heat for 15–20 minutes or until chicken is tender and gravy thickens.

4. Garnish & Serve:

• Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves.
• Serve hot with chapati, paratha, naan, or jeera rice.

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