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Slow Cooker Chicken Korma recipe

Close-up of homemade Slow Cooker Chicken Korma

Enjoy a creamy and aromatic Slow Cooker Chicken Korma, a rich Indian curry simmered to perfection with tender chicken and fragrant spices.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup ground almonds (or almond flour)
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp korma curry paste
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté onions until translucent.
  2. Add garlic and ginger, cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the korma curry paste, turmeric, coriander, cumin, and cayenne pepper; cook for another minute.
  4. Transfer the onion-spice mixture to the slow cooker.
  5. Add the chicken pieces, yogurt, ground almonds, and coconut milk to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  7. Season with salt to taste and squeeze a little fresh lemon juice if desired.
  8. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

Serve with basmati rice or warm naan bread and garnish with toasted almonds for extra crunch.