the main myth braking for this recipe is that, it does not include in tomatoes as when tomatoes and cashew nuts were in India the awash was in the hand of British rulers so if anyone says that in korma now you know. this recipe is famous in Lucknow you can call it Lucknow style korma also here the recipe goes.
Ingredients
2 Bay Leaves
2-3 Green Cardamom Pods
5-6 Black Peppercorns
2-3 Cloves
1-2 Mace
¼ Cup Ghee
1 Kg Chicken, Curry Cut
1 Tbsp Ginger-garlic Paste
Salt To Taste
¼ Cup Brown Onion Paste
¼ Cup Brown Cashew Nut & Chironji Paste
¼ Tsp Mace & Green Cardamom Powder
¼ Tsp Rose Water
¼ tsp Kewra Water
For Curd Mixture
1 Cup Curd
½ Tsp Turmeric Powder
1 Tsp Coriander Powder
½ Tsp Red Chilli Powder
For Smoking
1 Coal
3-4 Cloves
1 Tbsp Ghee
Process
● In a large saucepot, add ghee, bay leaves, green cardamom, black peppercorns, cloves, mace and saute well.
● Add chicken, ginger garlic paste, salt to taste and saute well.
● In a mixing bowl, add curd, turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder, and mix well and add the mixture into the saucepot and mix well.
● Add brown onion paste, brown cashew nut & chironji paste and mix well.
● In a large bowl remove the chicken pieces and keep it aside. Let the gravy cook, add a pinch of mace, green cardamom powder and saute well. Strain the gravy in the same bowl.
● Add the whole chicken gravy into the saucepot again and let it cook. For smoking
● In a small bowl, add coal, clove and ghee.
● Cover and cook on low flame till the chicken is cooked and tender.
● Garnish with coriander leaves.
● Serve hot with rice and naan.
The classic dish that has many unique recipes across different regions and cuisines. Here's my recipe for Chicken Korma. Do try and let me know. Happy cooking :)
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