Lucknowi Chicken Curry

A type of korma

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat the butter and oil in a large heavy based saucepan over a medium heat. Add the cardamom, cloves, bay leaves, cinnamon stick and cumin seeds and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 2

Add the onion and salt and cook for about 10 minutes, until golden brown.

Step 3

Add the ginger and garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the chicken and cook for 1 minute to seal, then add the ground spices and 50mL water so the spices don’t burn.

Step 5

Stir in the yoghurt and tomato and cook for 1-2 minutes, then stir in 200mL water.

Step 6

Simmer for a few minutes, then add the saffron infused cream.

Step 7

Simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, until the chicken is tender and cooked through. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the curry to settle for 5 minutes.