Secret Mughlai Chicken Korma 🤫 Rich, Creamy & Irresistible

Secret Mughlai Chicken Korma: Learn how to make rich and creamy Chicken Korma at home with this easy restaurant-style recipe. Perfect Mughlai curry for special meals.

 

By Amit Kaul
Location: India
Published on: April 2, 2026 –

 

 

📝 Introduction

Chicken Korma is a royal Mughlai dish known for its rich, creamy, mildly spiced gravy made with yogurt, nuts, and aromatic spices. Perfect for special occasions or weekend indulgence, this recipe gives you restaurant-style taste at home.

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🛒 Ingredients

1. 500g chicken (curry cut)
2. 2 onions (thinly sliced)
3. 1/2 cup curd (yogurt)
4. 2 tbsp cashew paste
5. 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
6. 2 tbsp oil + 1 tbsp ghee

Whole spices: bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves

1. 1 tsp coriander powder
2. 1/2 tsp turmeric
3. 1 tsp red chili powder
4. Salt to taste
5. 1/2 tsp garam masala
6. Fresh cream (optional)
7. Saffron (optional, for royal touch)

👨‍🍳 Step-by-Step Recipe

🔥 1. Prepare Base

Heat oil + ghee
Add whole spices → sauté till aromatic
Add sliced onions → fry till golden brown

🥣 2. Cook the Chicken

Add ginger-garlic paste → sauté
Add chicken → cook until slightly browned
Add turmeric, chili powder, and coriander powder

🥛 3. Add Creamy Elements

Lower flame → add whisked curd slowly (to avoid curdling)
Add cashew paste → mix well
Cook till the oil separates

💧 4. Simmer

Add 1/2 cup of water
Cover & cook 15–20 minutes until chicken is tender

✨ 5. Final Touch

Add garam masala + cream
Optional: saffron milk for a premium flavor

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Ideal with jeera rice, roti, or butter naan
Garnish with fresh coriander & cream drizzle

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💡 Pro Tips (Restaurant Secret)

✔ Always cook on a low flame after adding curd
✔ Use fried onion paste for a deeper flavor
✔ Cashew paste = creamy texture without heaviness

 

 

About the Author

Amit Kaul is a food content writer and digital publisher based in India. He specializes in creating original, experience-driven recipes and home-cooking guides. All recipes published on this website are personally researched, tested, and written by him, following Google’s E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness) guidelines.