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Ingredients

Method

For this recipe, you will need a Kenwood food processor.

1. Attach the thick slicing disc to the food processor and slice the garlic, onion and red pepper.

2. Add some water to the spices to make a paste.

3. Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat.

4. Add the onion, garlic and spices, cook until the vegetables are cooked.

5. Then add the coconut milk, double cream, ground almonds and the sugar.

6. Simmer for 5 minutes.

7. Take off the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.

8. Attach the knife blade to the food processor.

9. Place the contents into the food processor and process until the sauce is smooth.

10. Skin the chicken and cut into bite sized pieces.

11. Place the chicken breasts into a saucepan.

12. Add the sauce and the sliced peppers.

13. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked.

14. Chop the coriander in the food processor and sprinkle on top, serve with rice.

Recipe courtesy of Kenwood

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Rich, aromatic and creamy, this chicken korma dish beats any takeaway!

If you want to know how to make a chicken korma, you’re in the right place! Beloved across the globe, this mild and velvety dish balances spice, sweetness, and cream. Even better, it’s surprisingly easy to make at home.

The base of any good chicken korma dish starts with softening onions, garlic, and red pepper in a little oil until they’re golden and fragrant. Add your warming spices - curry powder, coriander, cumin, and turmeric - and let them toast just a little. Stir in tender chunks of chicken, coating them evenly in the spice.

Next pour in double cream, coconut milk, and a sprinkle of ground almonds. A touch of sugar and the garam masala adds further to the flavour. Simmer gently until the chicken is tender and the sauce turns thicker and silky. Garnish with fresh coriander before serving. And there you have it, a great way to make a chicken korma at home. 

Serve your homemade chicken korma dish with fluffy basmati rice or warm garlic and coriander naan bread, and for a full feast, add a homemade mango chutney, crunchy onion bhajis, or even a cooling cucumber raita on the side.

This chicken korma recipe is Indian comfort food at its best. And if you’re looking for more classic curries, how about a sensational spinach and paneer curry, a gorgeous Goan fish curry, or a luscious lamb rogan josh.