White Chicken Korma
White Chicken Korma (aka Safed Murgh Korma) is a luxurious, creamy Indian curry famous for its pale gravy—no turmeric or red chili powder here! The version from Bestcookshobha features yogurt, nuts, sesame seeds, aromatic spices, and boneless chicken thighs simmered slow until tender. Mild, comforting, and perfect for dinner guests or cozy nights in
Ingredients
- ¾ kg boneless skinless chicken thighs trimmed and cut (~8–10 pieces)
- 1 cup onions roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger minced
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- ½ cup full‑fat Greek yogurt or coconut milk for dairy‑free option
- 1 –2 green chilies serrano or jalapeño, adjust for heat
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 tsp coriander seeds
- ½ cup cashews and/or almonds soaked
- ¼ cup sesame seeds
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp white pepper
- ½ cup water plus extra to rinse blender
Instructions
- Blend the sauce: Combine onion, ginger, garlic, yogurt, peppers, seeds, nuts, spices, salt, pepper, and ½ cup water in a blender. Puree until smooth.
- Transfer: Pour sauce into slow cooker; rinse blender jar with 1/4 cup water and add that too.
- Add chicken: Stir in chicken pieces, coating thoroughly.
- Cook: Slow‑cook on Low for 6 h or High for 4 h; or Instant Pot Slow‑Cook (Medium = Low) same time.
- Finish: Stir gently, garnish, and serve hot
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Serving Options
Perfect companions for both recipes:- Plain steamed basmati rice (soak up that silky sauce)
- ** Indian breads** like naan, roti, paratha, or kulcha
- Garnish: Fresh coriander, slivered almonds, fried onions, or green chilies
Calories & Nutrition Summary
| Version | Serving Size | Calories per Serving |
|---|---|---|
| Safed (slow‑cook) | ~225 g | ~320 kcal |