Shahi Chicken Korma

Shahi Chicken Korma  a traditional Mughlai dish. This creamy chicken is so easy to make and quite delicious. 
I know this photo is not so good but trust me chicken curry is very tasty.

हि पाककृती मराठीतून वाचण्यासाठी इथे क्लिक करा. 

Ingredients:

• Chicken- 750 gm
• Onion, sliced- 2 large 
• Black cardamom (masala velachi)- 2
• Green cardamom- 2
• Black peppercorns- 5
• Cinnamon stick- 2 inch
• Cumin seeds-  ½ tsp
• Mace- 1
• Bay leaves- 3
• Cloves- 3
• Star anise- 2
• Oil- 6 to 7 tbsp

For marinating-

• Curd- ¾  to 1 cup
• Lemon juice- 1 tbsp
• Turmeric powder- ½ tsp
• Hing- ¼ tsp
• Red chili powder- 3 tsp
• Coriander powder- 1 tsp
• Garam masala- 1 tsp
• Salt- to taste

For shahi paste-

• Ginger- 1 inch
• Garlic- 6 cloves
• Green chilli- 4 to 5
• Fresh coriander leaves- a handful
• Mint leaves, chopped- 1 tbsp
• Cashew nuts- 5
• Almonds- 5
• Sesame seeds- 1 tsp

Method:

• Wash and cut chicken into med. size chunks.
• Dry roast almonds, cashew and sesame seeds slightly. Combine all ingredients of shahi paste and grind them into fine paste along with little water. 
• Combine shahi paste and marinade ingredients in a bowl, mix well. Add chicken in this bowl and rub this marinade on chicken nicely.
• Marinate chicken for 2 to 3 hours. You may refrigerate it.
• Heat oil in a wok/kadhai and add all whole masala ingredients and fry for few seconds.
• Add sliced onion and saute till turns golden brown. 
• Add marinated chicken and saute on med-high flame till you see oil coming out.
• No need to add extra water. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes on low heat or till chicken cooked. Stir in between. 
• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve with chapati or brad or tandoori roti or jeera rice.