Chicken Korma With Flaky Bread (murgir Korma With Paratha)

Chicken Korma with Flaky Bread (Murgir Korma with Paratha) is a classic Bengali dish that combines tender chicken in a rich, aromatic gravy with flaky, buttery paratha bread. This recipe is a perfect blend of savory and comforting flavors, making it a favorite for family gatherings and special occasions.

Chicken Korma With Flaky Bread (murgir Korma With Paratha)

Ingredients

  • 1 kg chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 1/4 cup cashew nuts, ground into a paste
  • 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 4-5 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
  • 4 parathas (flaky bread)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken pieces with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, and salt. Let it sit for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat ghee in a pan and sauté the chopped onions until golden brown.
  3. Add the marinated chicken and cook until the chicken is tender.
  4. Stir in the cashew nut paste, garam masala, and red chili powder. Cook for a few minutes.
  5. Pour in the coconut milk and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the gravy thickens.
  6. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with flaky parathas.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Large pan Knife Cutting board Bowl for marination

Tools

Stovetop Wooden spoon Serving platter

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve the Chicken Korma with Flaky Bread alongside a fresh cucumber and tomato salad for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

Tips: For extra flakiness, brush the parathas with ghee while cooking.

Cost

$20