Herbies Spices Recipes

Ckicken Korma
Description A lovely Northern Indian curry, with the ground almonds, saffron and yoghurt indicating that it originated as a luxury dish for the Mughals.
Ingredients
At a glance
Chicken & Pork
Serves
2-4

¼ teaspoon Herbie’s Spices Saffron Kashmiri Whole (optional)
1½ tablespoons ghee or oil
1 onion, chopped finely  
1 clove garlic, chopped finely
1 tablespoon Herbie’s Spices Korma Curry           
1 tablespoon ground almonds
500g chicken pieces                 
1 teaspoon Herbie's Spices Sea Salt, ground             
½ cup plain yoghurt
1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves

Methods/steps
  1. Soak saffron in 1 tablespoon warm water, if using. 
  2. Preheat oven to 100ºC.
  3. Heat oil, add onion and garlic and stir until transparent. 
  4. Stir in spices, almonds, and ½ cup water.  Cook for a minute. 
  5. Add meat, stirring to coat, then add saffron with its water, salt and yoghurt. 
  6. Mix together well, bring to a simmer, and remove to a 100ºC oven for 1-2 hours.   
Additional Tips
Sprinkle with coriander leaves before serving with steamed rice and accompaniments.
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