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How to Make Indian Chicken Korma in the Slow Cooker - A Step-by-Step Guide

Indian cuisine is known for its rich flavors and aromatic spices, and one of the most beloved dishes is Chicken Korma. This creamy and indulgent dish is made with tender pieces of chicken simmered in a flavorful and fragrant sauce, typically featuring a blend of spices and yogurt or cream. While traditionally prepared on the stovetop, we've come up with a convenient and hands-off way to make Chicken Korma – in the slow cooker!

Using a slow cooker for this recipe allows for the flavors...

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Ingredients

  • 2 onions, quartered
  • 1 large green chile pepper, seeded
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 ½ inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled
  • 1 tablespoon sunflower seed oil
  • 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
  • 4 cardamom pods, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 11 ounces chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 5 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons ground almonds

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 7 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Combine onions, chile pepper, garlic, and ginger in a blender; blend until smooth. Cut each chicken thigh into 4 pieces.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat and brown chicken pieces in batches until evenly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a slow cooker.
  • Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat and add onion mixture once butter has melted. Cook until flavors are well combined, about 3 minutes. Stir in cumin, fennel, cardamom, paprika, turmeric, and cinnamon and cook for 1 minute more. Mix in chicken stock, sugar, and salt; bring to a boil. Pour contents of skillet over chicken in the slow cooker. Cover.
  • Cook on Low until chicken is cooked through and flavors are well combined, about 7 hours. Stir in heavy cream and ground almonds.

    • Nutrition

    436 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 119mg
    • Sodium: 384mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 51mg
    • Calcium: 77mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 436mg

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    Indian recipes
    Slow cooker recipes
    Chicken recipes
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