Korma Recipe

Korma Recipe

Cook Time: 1-1.5 hours plus 3-12 hours marinate time

Serves: 4-5 people

Ingredients:

  • 800g slow cook beef, lamb or chicken thigh fillets cut into 1.5 inch pieces
  • 1 onion (pureed or VERY finely diced)
  • 1 Tablespoon crushed garlic 
  • 1 Tablespoon crushed ginger
  • 1 tomato, finely diced
  • 2 Tablespoons Greek yoghurt 
  • 250 ml thickened cream
  • 3 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon ground cashews or almonds
  • 1.5 teaspoons Celina's Pantry korma spice mix
  • 1 quarter teaspoons chilli powder (optional)

Method:

  • Marinate meat in 1 Tablespoon Greek yoghurt and 1 teaspoons Celina's Pantry korma spice mix for at least 3 hours or overnight if possible.
  • Heat a small amount of oil in a large saucepan or skillet over medium heat. 
  • Add onions, garlic and ginger and cook until caramelised. 
  • Add the previously marinated meat and cook over medium heat until browned. Stir frequently to avoid sticking. 
  • Once the meat is browned Add the tomatoes and cook until softened. 
  • Add 1 cup water, salt to taste, sugar, the remaining half teaspoon of Celina's Pantry korma spice mix, chilli powder 150ml cream and ground nuts. 
  • Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. 
  • Cover and simmer gently until meat is tender.
  • Add remaining cream and yoghurt then simmer over medium heat for a further 5-10 minutes or until sauce is this and rich. 
  • Taste for seasoning before serving.  You may need to add a pinch of sugar, salt or chilli powder to suit your preference.

 

METHOD FOR CHICKEN:

Follow recipe ingredients and method as above but reduce water to 80ml and simmer UNCOVERED for 30-40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened. 

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