Chicken Korma 1

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1/4 cup cashews 1/4 cup boiling water3 cloves of garlic, peeled1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped3 tbsp vegetable oil2 bay leaves, crumbled1 large onion, minced1 tsp ground coriander1 tsp garam masala1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp ground turmeric1 tsp chili powder3 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, diced1 lb red potatoes, peeled and boiled1/4 cup tomato sauce1 cup chicken broth1/2 cup fat free half and half1 tsp cornstarch, mixed with equal parts water
Directions
Makes 4 servings. Serve over rice.

Place cashews in small bowl and pour boiling water over them. Set aside for 15-20 minutes. Place garlic and ginger in a food processor and process until smooth; set aside. Puree potatoes in blender or food processor until smooth; set aside.

Heat oil in wok over medium heat. Cook bay leaves in hot oil for 30 seconds. Stir in onion and cook until soft, about 3-5 minutes. Mix in garlic/ginger paste, and season with coriander, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, and chili powder. Stif in chicken, and cook for about 5 minutes. Pour in tomato sauce and chicken broth. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, place the cashews, along with the water they were soaking in, and the cream in the food processor and blend until smooth.

Stir cashew mixture and pureed potatoes into the chicken and onions. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasinally. Stir in cornstarch mixture, and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AGREE001.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 492.6
  • Total Fat: 18.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 104.9 mg
  • Sodium: 648.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 32.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.0 g
  • Protein: 49.2 g

Member Reviews
  • PATIENTSAM
    How many ounces are the chicken breasts? The nutrition info could vary greatly depending on the size! - 8/25/11
  • VIKTORIALYN
    Loved it! - 6/30/09