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bangladeshi chicken korma recipe

Rich & Creamy Bangladeshi Chicken Korma

This authentic Bangladeshi chicken korma is a rich, aromatic curry that combines tender chicken pieces with fragrant whole spices and a creamy, flavorful sauce. The dish features layers of complex flavors from traditional spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and bay leaves, creating a comforting meal that's perfect for special occasions or when you want to treat yourself to something truly delicious.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Bangladeshi
Keyword: Curry
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 385kcal

Equipment

Chef's Knife
Chopping Board
Dutch Oven

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs chicken pieces
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1.5 –2 cups sliced onions
  • 1 tbsp ginger paste
  • 1 tbsp garlic paste
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 cardamoms
  • 3 cloves
  • 5 black pepper pods
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/4 –1/2 tsp garam masala powder
  • 2 tbsp yogurt
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream optional
  • 5 green chilis
  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • Golden fried onions for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Fry chicken pieces until golden brown on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
  • In the same oil, add sliced onions, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, cardamoms, cloves, and black pepper pods. Sauté until onions are golden brown.
  • Add ginger paste and garlic paste to the pot and fry briefly for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Return chicken to the pot and stir in cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, salt, sugar, yogurt, heavy cream (if using), and green chilis.
  • Cover and simmer for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender and cooked through.
  • Finish by stirring in ghee and garnish with golden fried onions.
  • Let curry sit covered for 5-10 minutes before serving with basmati rice or naan.

Notes

Use bone-in chicken pieces for the most authentic flavor and tender texture
Toast whole spices lightly before adding other ingredients to enhance their aroma
Yogurt should be at room temperature to prevent curdling when added to the hot mixture
Golden fried onions can be store-bought or homemade by frying thinly sliced onions until crispy
The curry tastes even better the next day as flavors have time to meld together
Substitute heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free version
Adjust green chilis according to your heat preference

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 520mg | Potassium: 425mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g