Receta Nilgiri Chicken Korma

by Praveen Kumar

Nilgiri Chicken Korma Recipe By Praveen Kumar | Published February 22, 2017 | Chicken | No Comment Email to Friend Print Recipe Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest Nilgiri Chicken Korma is a popular and delicious dish from the hilly region of Nilgiris. This dish can be served with rice, roti or chapati. Ingredients: Chicken – 500 gms, cleaned, washed, chopped Onion – 1, finely chopped Ginger Garlic Paste – 1 1/2 tsp Tomato – 1, small, finely chopped Red Chilli Powder – 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice – 3 tsp Curry Leaves – handful Salt as per taste Oil as requiredFor the masala: Cumin Seeds – 1/2 tsp Saunf – 1/2 tsp Khus Khus (Gasa Gasa) – 1/2 tsp Cinnamon – 1/2 inch Cardamom – 1 Coconut – 2 to 3 tblsp, grated Cashew Nuts – 3/4 tsp Green Chillies – 2 Coriander Leaves – small handful, chopped Mint Leaves – small handful, chopped Water as requiredMethod: 1. Dry roast the cumin seeds, saunf, khus khus, cinnamon and cardamoms for a minute. 2. Remove, cool and grind to a fine paste with the other ingredients given for masala paste. 3. Heat little oil in a large pan over medium flame. 4. Fry the curry leaves for 30 seconds. 5. Add the onions and saute until golden. 6. Add the ginger garlic paste and stir well for a minute or two. 7. Add the tomatoes, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt. 8. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes. 9. Add the ground masala paste and cook for 5 minutes. 10. Add lemon juice and chicken peices. 11. Stir well and cook for a minute. 12. Pour 1 1/2 to 2 cups of water and cover the pan with a lid. Do not make it too watery. 13. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked. 14. Remove the lid and when the gravy is very thick, add a little water and stir gently. 15. Switch off the flame. 16. Serve with rice.image via