Shahi Chicken Korma/Shahi Murgh Korma

This is a popular Mughal dish prepared using chicken in a rich and creamy sauce.This goes great with roti or Rice

Ingredients

1. Chicken(cut into medium cubes) – 1 1/2 kg
2. Curd – 1 cup
3. Turmeric powder-3/4 tsp
4. Salt
5. Ghee –3 tbsp
6. Garlic(chopped) –1 1/2 tbsp
7. Ginger(chopped) –1 1/2 tbsp.
8. Onion(chopped) –3
9. Red chilly powder-2 tsp
10. Coriander powder-2 tsp
11. Garam Masala –1 tsp.
12. Kasoori Methi Powder- 1 tsp
13. Fresh cream-1 cup
14. Water(boiled) –1 cup
15. Almonds – 10
16. Cashewnuts –15
17. Coriander leaves –to garnish
18. Salt

Preparation

1. Marinate chicken with curd,turmeric powder and salt.Mix well using hands.Keep aside for 30-45 minutes.
2. Heat ghee in a pan.Add chopped ginger,garlic,chopped onion and saute well.Once onion turns light brown in color,add red chilly powder,coriander powder,1/2 tsp garam masala powder and kasoori methi powder.
3. Add marinated chicken to it and mix well.
4. Add hot water to it.cover and cook on medium flame till chicken is fully cooked.
5. Add 1 cup fresh cream to it.stir well.
6. Add 1/2 tsp garam masala powder,almonds and cashewnuts to it. Mix well.
7. Add coriander leaves to it.Mix.
8. Remove from fire.
9. Serve with rice or Roti.

Recipe Source: Magic Oven