Chicken Korma is a popular dish from the Indian subcontinent, tracing its roots back to Mughlai cuisine of the 16^th century. It is cooked in a thick creamy sauce with spices. If you’re the kind that enjoys creamy dishes, you’ll love this curry! My favorite way to enjoy korma, is with steamed basmati rice. However, in the process of graduating to healthier alternatives, I have started trying cauliflower rice instead. It is pretty good!

What Is Korma Sauce Made Of?

Just as with most other curry recipes, korma sauce typically has a host of spices, both whole and blended. What it distinguishes korma from a typical curry is the creamy sauce. The creaminess comes from yogurt, milk (or cream), blended nuts like cashews, almonds, or both. I do enjoy korma occasionally, although I’m not a big fan of rich, creamy food. Just a small helping of korma can make you feel full!

Non-Spicy Chicken Korma

Is this an oxymoron?! I will not be surprised if you think so. I mean, how can korma or curry not be spicy? Well, let me explain. My wife enjoys Indian food, but has a few food allergies, that include nuts and certain spices. My goal was to cook her something close to the original, minus the nuts and spices. After making a list of the korma ingredients and knocking off the ones she was allergic to, I arrived at a shortlist of ingredients that would work. I was left with bay leaf, turmeric, onion, ginger, garlic, and cream. And salt of course. Nothing else!

Instant Pot (IP) or Stove Top?

In general, chicken cooks fast, so either IP or stove top is ok. However, if you want it more tender, IP is better. For this post though, I used IP. I like to use boneless, skinless, chicken thighs in my chicken recipes. I think they are much more flavorful than chicken breasts. Over the years I’ve cooked this recipe both ways and it turns out great either way. It pairs great with cauliflower rice too, not just regular white rice, so this works great if you’re on a keto or a paleo diet.

Check out our other delightful chicken recipes:

• Curry Leaf Coriander Chicken
• Baked Spicy Chicken Curry
• Slow Cooked Spicy Chicken Curry
• Chicken and Vegetable Stir-fry

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Non-Spicy Chicken Korma

Are you one of those folks that love curry but can't handle the spice? Well, here's the answer! A simple, delicious, easy to cook chicken korma, ideal for those who cannot handle spices and are allergic to nuts. Goes great with flatbread, tacos, rotis, steamed rice or cauliflower rice. Also try it as a pizza topping. You'll love it!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Keyword Spices

Special Diet Gluten Free, Grain Free, No Added Sugar, Nut Free

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 2 People

Calories 199kcal

Ingredients

• 1/2 Pound Chicken - Pasture-Raised, Boneless, Skinless Thighs, Small Pieces
• 1/3 Cup Half & Half - or DIY Almond Milk
• 1 Teaspoon Ginger & Garlic Paste
• 1 Leaf Bay Leaves - (Optional)
• 1/4 Cup Onion - Fine Cut
• 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt - Or To Taste
• 1 Teaspoon Olive Oil

Instructions

• Set IP to 'suate' mode, add oil. When the 'hot' sign come up add onions and cook for a couple of minutes. Now add ginger/garlic blend cook for 2- 3 minutes. Add turmeric and mix well
  
• Add chicken (marinated with a pinch of salt and turmeric, set aside for 5 minutes before cooking) and mix well. Add 1/3rd cup half & half (or DIY Almond Milk, if you want dairy free options), salt and mix well. You can add a bay leaf here for extra flavor
  
• Close lid and set on 'steam' mode for 10 minutes. Remove lid, set back to 'saute' mode and stir till the contents thicken
  
• Serve hot with cauliflower rice.
  

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Notes

Goes great with flatbread, tacos, rotis, steamed rice or cauliflower rice. Also use it as a pizza topping. 

*Use organic ingredients wherever possible. Use pasture-raised meats. 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Non-Spicy Chicken Korma

Serving Size

 

130 g

Amount per Serving

Calories

199

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

15

g

23

%

Saturated Fat

 

6

g

38

%

Cholesterol

 

56

mg

19

%

Sodium

 

638

mg

28

%

Potassium

 

185

mg

5

%

Carbohydrates

 

4

g

1

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

1

g

1

%

Protein

 

12

g

24

%

Vitamin A

 

219

IU

4

%

Vitamin C

 

2

mg

2

%

Calcium

 

48

mg

5

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.