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Creamy Indian Saffron Chicken Korma with Almond Gravy

Name: Creamy Indian Saffron Chicken Korma with Almond Gravy
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 500g boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; ½ tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp red chili powder; 1 tsp ground coriander; Salt to taste; 15-20 almonds, blanched and peeled; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 3 green cardamoms; 4 cloves; 1-inch piece cinnamon stick; ½ cup fresh cream; 10-12 saffron strands; 2 tbsp warm milk; 3 tbsp ghee or cooking oil; 1 tsp cumin seeds

Savor the rich and creamy flavors of tender chicken cooked in a saffron-infused almond gravy, reminiscent of authentic Indian festive cuisines.

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·By Ethan Brooks·September 17, 2025

Creamy Indian Saffron Chicken Korma with Almond Gravy — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Marinade

For the Almond Gravy

For the Saffron Infusion

For Cooking

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 561 kcal
Protein: 36.38 g
Carbs: 12.4 g
Fat: 39.83 g
Fiber: 2.3 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2244 kcal
Protein: 145.5 g
Carbs: 49.6 g
Fat: 159.3 g
Fiber: 9.2 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
500g boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks	1100	125	0	60	0
1 cup plain yogurt	150	8	12	8	0
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste	30	1	6	0	0.5
½ tsp turmeric powder	8	0.3	1.4	0.1	0.5
1 tsp red chili powder	6	0.3	1	0.2	0.5
1 tsp ground coriander	5	0.2	1	0.1	0.7
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
15-20 almonds, blanched and peeled	140	5	6	12	3
1 large onion, finely chopped	50	1	12	0.1	2
3 green cardamoms	6	0.2	1	0.1	0.2
4 cloves	4	0.1	1	0.2	0.5
1-inch piece cinnamon stick	5	0.1	2	0.1	1.2
½ cup fresh cream	410	3	3	44	0
10-12 saffron strands	1	0.1	0.2	0	0
2 tbsp warm milk	20	1	2	1	0
3 tbsp ghee or cooking oil	300	0	0	33	0
1 tsp cumin seeds	8	0.4	1	0.5	0.6

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Chicken

1
Combine Marinade
Combine yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, red chili powder, coriander, and salt in a large bowl.
2
Coat Chicken
Add chicken chunks to the marinade, ensuring they're fully coated.
3
Refrigerate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Preparing the Almond Gravy

1
Soak and Grind Almonds
Soak the blanched almonds in water for 10 minutes, then grind to a fine paste.
2
Sauté Spices
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, add cumin seeds, cardamoms, cloves, and cinnamon; sauté until fragrant.
3
Cook Onions
Add chopped onions and cook until golden brown.
Tip: Ensure the onion is golden brown, not burnt, for caramelized sweetness. Pro Tip: Add a spoonful of sugar while browning onions to enhance color and sweetness.

How to Make Creamy Indian Saffron Chicken Korma with Almond Gravy

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Infusing Saffron
Soak saffron strands in warm milk and set aside.
2
Finalizing Gravy
Add almond paste to the golden onions; cook for 5 minutes until oil surfaces.
3
Simmering Chicken
Stir in marinated chicken, cook thoroughly, and then pour in fresh cream.