Ingredients for Korma Chicken in the Thermomix
- 500 g chicken breast or thigh fillets (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 large onion (halved)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 -inch piece fresh ginger (peeled)
- 30 g almonds or cashews
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or ghee
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional, adjust to taste)
- 200 g canned coconut milk (or plain yogurt if preferred)
- 100 ml water or chicken stock
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh coriander (for garnish)
Cooking Instructions for making Korma Chicken in the Thermomix
Prepare the Base:
Place the onion, garlic, ginger, and almonds (or cashews) into the Thermomix bowl. Chop for 5 seconds / Speed 6 until finely minced.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Cook the Base:
Add oil or ghee to the bowl. Sauté for 5 minutes / 100°C / Speed 1. This will bring out the flavor of the onions, garlic, and ginger.
Spice it Up:
Add turmeric, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, cardamom, and chili powder (if using). Cook for 2 minutes / 100°C / Speed 1 to bloom the spices.
Add Chicken:
Place the chicken pieces into the bowl and stir for 5 seconds / Reverse / Speed 2 to coat the chicken with the spices.
Simmer with Coconut Milk and Stock:
Add the coconut milk (or yogurt) and water (or chicken stock). Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 20 minutes / 100°C / Reverse / Speed Soft or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Final Adjustments:
Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. For a thicker consistency, cook for an additional 5 minutes without the measuring cup to allow the sauce to reduce.
Serve:
Garnish with fresh coriander and serve over basmati rice or with naan.
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