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Nilgiri Chicken Korma

Nilgiri Chicken Korma

Name: Nilgiri Chicken Korma
Total time: 1 min 49 s
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 unit Chicken Bones; 0.5 glasss Water; 0.5 unit Coriander W/o Roots; 0.5 cups Onion; 1 small piece Ginger; 0.5 pieces Garlic; 1 tablespoon Coconut Milk Powder; 2 teaspoons Refined Oil; 4 units Green Cardamom; 4 units Black Cardamom; 4 units Cloves; 2 units Star Anise; 2 small pieces Cinnamon Sticks; 0.5 teaspoons Stone Flower; 0.5 teaspoons Cumin; 0.5 teaspoons Fennel Seeds; 1 tablespoon Coconut (big); 0.25 cups Tomato; 2 leafs Coriander Leaves; 4 leafs Mint W/o Roots; 8 leafs Spinach W/o Roots; 2 leafs Curry Leaves; 1 teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste; 0.5 unit Green Chillies; 1 pinch Red Chilli Powder; 1 pinch Turmeric Powder; 1 pinch Coriander Powder; 1 pinch Jeera Powder; 1 pinch Garam Masala; 1 pinch Salt

Time45 Min

DifficultyIntermediate

Serves1

Nilgiri Chicken Korma is a delicious South Indian dish prepared with juicy chicken simmered in herbs, spices and other ingredients. The rich texture in the chicken curry and the delicious aroma is from the mint and coriander leaves which add its signature green colour. Mint is a popular herb associated with many health benefits. It acts as a blood cleanser, eliminates toxins and cleanses the stoma ... ch. It is also known for its cool aftertaste. This Nilgiri Chicken Korma Recipe is a popular appetiser used in many South-Indian restaurants and derives its name from the Nilgiri mountain ranges in South India. It is a popular dish from the Nilgiris and is traditionally served with rice or chapatti. Nilgiri Chicken Korma is a delectable chicken recipe infused with the aromatic blend of several ingredients and herbs. It is an exotic dish that will give you a refreshing new taste. This Nilgiri Chicken Korma Recipe is simple and easy to prepare. The combination of various ingredients and spices will give you a rich and aromatic flavour. Besides, it is a nutritious and healthy chicken recipe which provides you with various nutrients and minerals apart from the healthy dose of protein. The traditional Nilgiri Chicken Korma Restaurant style recipe is a main course that is popular in South as well as in North India. It can be served for dinner parties and family get-togethers along with rice or rotis and salads. You can make several variants of Chicken Korma by varying the spices and altering the Nilgiri Chicken Korma Ingredients to give more complexity to its flavour.

Ingredients

Poultry

Chicken Bones

1 unit

Chicken Breasts

1 unit

Fruits & Vegetables

Coriander W/o Roots

0.5 unit

Onion

0.5 cups

Ginger

1 small piece

Coconut (big)

1 tablespoon

Tomato

0.25 cups

Mint W/o Roots

4 leafs

Spinach W/o Roots

8 leafs

Curry Leaves

2 leafs

Dry Grocery

Coconut Milk Powder

1 tablespoon

Refined Oil

2 teaspoons

Green Cardamom

4 units

Black Cardamom

4 units

Cloves

4 units

Star Anise

2 units

Cinnamon Sticks

2 small pieces

Stone Flower

0.5 teaspoons

Cumin

0.5 teaspoons

Fennel Seeds

0.5 teaspoons

Red Chilli Powder

1 pinch

Turmeric Powder

1 pinch

Coriander Powder

1 pinch

Garam Masala

1 pinch

Salt

1 pinch

Menu Item

Ginger Garlic Paste

1 teaspoon

Other

Water

0.5 glasss

Garlic

0.5 pieces

Coriander Leaves

2 leafs

Green Chillies

0.5 unit

Jeera Powder

1 pinch

Directions

In a heavy bottom vessel, add Water and Chicken Bones. Bring to boil.

Drain the water. Wash the bone and remove to a plate.

In a heavy bottom vessel add Water, boiled Chicken Bone, Coriander Roots, roughly cut Onion, Ginger, Garlic and simmer for 3 hours.

Strain the stock to a bowl and keep aside.

In a bowl add Coconut Milk Powder, boiled Water and mix well.

Strain the Milk and keep aside.

Heat Oil in a pan add Black Cardamom, Green Cardamom, Clove, Star Anise, Cinnamon Stick, Stone Flower, Cumin Seeds, Fennel Seeds and saute.

Add grated Coconut, chopped Onion, chopped Tomatoes and cook.

In a blender, add the above mixture and make a fine paste.

In a blender, add Coriander Leaves, Mint Leaves, Spinach Leaves and make a puree. Keep aside.

Heat Oil in a pan. Add Black Cardamom, Green Cardamom, Clove, Star Anise, Cinnamon Stick, Stone Flower, Cumin Seeds, Fennel Seeds, Curry Leaves and saute.

Add Ginger Garlic Paste, Green Chilli, Onion and Tomato Onion Paste. Cook for some time.

Add Red Chilli Powder, Turmeric Powder, Coriander Powder, Cumin Powder, Garam Masala, Salt and cook.

Add Mint Coriander Spinach puree and cook for some time.

Add Chicken Breasts, Chicken Stock and cook till done.

Add Coconut Milk and cook.

Remove to a bowl and serve.

Nilgiri Chicken Korma Benefits

The vitamins and minerals, especially Vitamin B12 and Choline in chicken promote brain development and aids in cognitive performance. Chicken is a great source of protein which is beneficial for bone health and muscle growth. Mint is packed with a number of benefits and stimulates the release of digestive enzymes and aids in better absorption of nutrients. Coriander used in preparing this recipe is a rich source of immune-boosting antioxidants and aids in bowel movements. Coconut is another ingredient rich in manganese which is essential for bone health. It also contains selenium which is an important antioxidant that protects our cells. It is also a great source of digestion-friendly fibre and helps stabilise blood sugar levels. You can prepare Nilgiri Chicken Korma at home with ease by following our step-by-step recipe. Also, check out the Nilgiri Chicken Korma Video to prepare a delicious chicken dish for your family.

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Fusion on a Plate

Indian cuisine dates back to more than 1000 years. Considering the enormity of this country, the great variety of regional cuisines have taken shape depending upon the diversity in soil, climate, ethnic groups, occupations and availability of locally grown spices, herbs, vegetables, and fruits. Indian food ranges from very simple vegetarian fare to exotic non-veg dishes layered with texture and flavour. Having been influenced by Mongolian, Persian and Chinese cuisine, among others, the common thread throughout the ages remains the distinct mixing of spices that invariably give Indian cuisine its vital flavours. Korma recipe is inspired by Mughlai cuisine but is made from the use of authentic spices and yoghurt to make it distinctly fiery, creamy and aromatic.

Korma and not Karma!!

The word Korma is an anglicisation of Urduqormā, meaning "braise", referring to the technique of cooking. As per historical sources, the Central Asian dish called ashqorma/kuverma, was adapted by the Rajput cooks in Akbar's kitchen and named Korma after the Rajput warrior tribe 'Kurma'. However, the chicken Korma that we eat today was perfected in the kitchens of the Awadh Nawabs with a lot of Persian influence to adapt to Indian tastes. With its roots in the Mughlai cuisine that can be traced back to the 16th century, a chicken korma is defined as a dish where meat or vegetables are braised with yoghurt, cream, water or stock and a mixture of spices to produce a thick sauce or glaze. However, quite unlike the blazing red chicken curry, which is synonymous with Indian cuisine, the chicken Korma recipe is much mellower but regal and very much an Indian chicken curry that’s subtle, calm, creamy and nutty. Infused with labour, love and passion, the precise technique of cooking a chicken korma recipe involving the tedious amount of roasting of the meat and masalas covers many a wide variation of kormas. Although the northern Indian version of the chicken Korma yields a mildly spicy white gravy, its Southern Indian Chicken Korma recipe produces a hot and spicy tomato-based charming gravy. For festive occasions, blanched and finely ground cashews were also used as thickening agents for chicken korma. While peanuts can be substituted for a homely recipe, the use of aniseed and cardamom add even more fragrance to the unassuming chicken kurma.

Hills on a Platter

Spanning the southern states of Tamilnadu and Kerala, Nilgiris gets its name from ‘Nilagiri’, which is the Tamil for ‘Blue Mountains.’ The strikingly blue colour of the hills is attributed to the clustered bloom of the mass-flowering species `Strobilanthes kunthiana', called `Neela kurinji' on the hill-slopes during spring. If you’re on a food trail through the Nilgiris, you’re sure to come across the deliciously spicy and hot chicken korma is a unique regional speciality made from the fresh herbs grown in the hill plantations. Complementing the natural beauty of the hills and its cool climate, this distinctly spicy chicken kurma recipe is a delightful surprise to every visitor who is a connoisseur of chicken. Juicy chicken pieces are simmered in a melange of herbs like mint and cilantro and spices like coriander that lends the Nilgiri Chicken Korma a rich greenish-brown colour. In fact, the chicken korma flavour is determined by the spice mixture and type of yoghurt. Its fragrance is redolent with aromatic spices like cinnamon, cardamom and cloves, freshly ground ginger, garlic and green chillies. The use of coconut milk and curd gives the luscious chicken korma a mild sweet after taste, while a puree of green herbs like cilantro and mint lends it a refreshing flavour. Also, the use of saunf, cardamom, and cinnamon adds to the aroma of the dish and fills the kitchen with an intoxicating fragrance. The chicken korma is best served with butter soft naan, which is perfect for scooping in the succulent chicken along with the buttery gravy. This particular chicken korma preparation is an integral part of Ramadan in many places of the Nilgiri district as people love to relish it with rumali roti and even jeera rice. While cooking the chicken kurma, make sure that the spices are cooked well, or else they’ll leave a bitter taste and spoil the dish.

Healthy and Wise

The Nilgiri chicken kurma has a wide variety of health benefits that you may not expect. Most obviously, it is a great source of protein and a low-fat source providing important nutrients throughout our lives. As it helps to recover from muscle fatigue, this dish is great for active people like athletes and energetic children. Yoghurt as its main ingredient in the glaze of chicken makes it a great source for probiotics that aid in digestion. The incorporation of aromatic herbs and condiments also supposes a high medicinal value. Mint leaves help to eliminate toxins from the body, acts as a cleanser, clears up skin disorder, cleansers the stomach, and reduces irritable bowel syndrome. Similar yet Different Chicken is a versatile ingredient. If you like one, most probably you would love other chicken dishes as well. Chicken Shahi Korma is a “royal” Mughlai dish made with the heavenly combination of chicken cooked in a spicy sauce and garnished with golden fried nuts and raisins that add a subtle sweetness to the curry. Traditionally made by braising chicken in a white creamy gravy of yoghurt, cashew nuts, and browned onions and flavoured with a few blend of spices, saffron and garnished with a super-thin silver sheet, this exotic chicken korma recipe was considered an obvious choice to serve to the Mughal emperors. Murg Bhuna is a dry chicken curry smeared in a tomato base with the fresh fragrance of ginger, garlic and bhuna masala and Indian spices. One of the most home-style chicken recipes for beginners, Chicken Masala, is a moderately spicy curry made by marinating chicken and cooking it in a tomato-onion gravy and finished with cream and coriander leaves. Simple and easy to make, Chicken Keema is made with minced chicken, onion, tomatoes, herbs and spices. Cooked on roadside dhabas on big Tawas, Tawa Chicken is a Punjabi recipe in which chicken pieces are marinated in a paste with gram flour and spices and cooked in an aromatic curry base. Paneer Korma is a Mughlai Style treat for vegetarians in which paneer cubes are cooked in a rich and creamy onion based thick gravy made heady with the use of cardamom and ginger. So, if you want to zest up your everyday food with a flavour quotient, then incorporate any of the greatly appetizing and filling korma dishes into your weekly meal plan.