BADAMI QORMA

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This is a really easy chicken qorma recipe that i got from a friend and have made several times. The addition of almonds gives it the name 'shahi qorma' and it is usually served at wedding feasts and other special occasions.

Provided by grapefruit

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 1/2 kg chicken pieces (bone on)
3 medium onions, sliced
1 cup yogurt
6 -7 cardamoms
10 -15 peppercorns
3 -4 black cardamom pods
6 -7 cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds, whole
2 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon coriander powder
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ginger, and
1 teaspoon garlic
1 teaspoon garam masala
julienned gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon garam masala
10 -15 whole blanched almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oil, fry onions till golden brown, remove wtih slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Heat Oil and add whole masalas except cinnamon.
  • Stir fry till fragnant and crackling.
  • Add 1 cup water in which you've added all the other masalas and the ginger and garlic.
  • stir fry 1-2 minutes.
  • Add in chicken pieces and fry well on high heat till chicken is white.
  • Add in the cinnamon stick and fry a little more.
  • Lower heat, cover and let the chicken cook in its own water till its begun to soften.
  • Meanwhile, blend the yogurt with the fried onions and a tsp of cumin powder.
  • Add the yogurt mixture to the chicken, stir well till all the chicken is coated and cover and cook till chicken is completely done (the oil will rise to the top when the curry is ready).
  • Stir in ginger, nutmeg and garam masala.
  • cover and turn off heat after 10 minutes.
  • stir in almonds for garnish before serving.
  • serve hot with naans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 907.1, Fat 60.7, SaturatedFat 17.7, Cholesterol 289.2, Sodium 1045.5, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 6.7, Protein 73.9

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