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Malay Chicken Korma

Originally cooked by the Moghuls in South Asia, korma has gained popularity across the whole of Asia and many different local versions exist.

This Malay recipe is rich with cashew nuts and coconut but still has the same mild and sweet properties that make it a family favourite.

More Info

Book: Curry Legend World Tour

Page number: 75

Effort: Medium effort

Serves: 4

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 1 hour

Origin: Malaysia

Shopping List

  • 500g diced chicken (thighs are best)
  • 150g shallots or 1 medium red onion - roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic - roughly chopped
  • Fresh ginger - roughly chopped to make 1 tbsp
  • 1 lemongrass stalk - bashed with a rolling pin then cut into 3cm lengths
  • 1 lime - zested and halved for juicing
  • 10g bunch of coriander (optional) - roughly chopped
  • 200ml full fat coconut milk 
  • 50g cashew nuts
  • 1 tsp sugar

Blends Needed

HALDI BLEND: 2 tsp

JEERA BLEND: tsp

METHI BLEND: 4 tsp

MIRCHI BLEND: ½ tsp

Goes Great With
Also Works a Treat With

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