Chicken Korma

I have always loved Indian food. But it is messy to cook the traditional way. I have found this Chicken Korma recipe that sounds yummy.... I am going to give it a try tonight for dinner. If you love Indian food, do give it a try today!

Serves: 4
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 21 minutes

Ingredients:

1.5kg chicken, cut into 8 pieces and skinned
150g carton natural yogurt
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons turmeric
40g butter
1 large onion, sliced
5cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and cut into thin strips
½ teaspoon chilli powder
1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed
5 whole cloves
1 teaspoon salt
5cm piece cinnamon stick
2 teaspoons cornflour
142ml carton single cream
25g unsalted cashew nuts, browned under the gril

Method:

1. Place the chicken pieces in a dish. Mix together the yogurt, garlic and turmeric, and pour over the chicken. Cover and leave to marinate overnight in the refrigerator.

2. Place the butter in a large casserole and microwave on HIGH for 1 minute. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes.

3. Stir the ginger, chilli powder and coriander into the onion, and microwave on HIGH for 1 minute.

4. Add the chicken with its marinade, the cloves, salt and cinnamon stick, cover and microwave on HIGH for 7 minutes.

5. Stir and re-arrange the chicken pieces, then microwave on MEDIUM for 6 minutes.

6. Blend the cornflour with the cream, stir into the chicken, and microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes. Leave to stand for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the nuts to serve.

Recipe by: Sainsbury's