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Nilgiri Chicken Korma with Jeera Rice

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Time30 Min
DifficultyEasy
Serves1

Korma is a delicious dish originating in India during the Mughal rule. The traditional korma is a dish consisting of vegetables or meat braised with yoghurt, stock, cream or water. The technique of making korma resulted in many variations of korma. One such popular variation is Nilgiri Chicken Korma. Evident from its name, Nilgiri Chicken Korma With Jeera Rice Recipe originated in Nilgiris Hills, ... Tamil Nadu. Korma was often associated with the word “Shahi” meaning royal. It referred to the dish made for royal people or special occasions as it involved elaborate cooking. In Nilgiri Chicken Korma With Jeera Rice Recipe, the delicious combination of flavours of a classic korma is maintained in a simplified cooking technique. The simplified recipe ensured you can Prepare Nilgiri Chicken Korma With Jeera Rice at Home for your family and kids. As the dish originated in Tamil Nadu, Nilgiri Chicken Korma With Jeera Rice Ingredients include the unique flavours of coconut milk, coriander leaves and mint. This dish high on taste has good nutrition value. Though Nilgiri Chicken Korma With Jeera Rice Calories is high they get compensated with high low-fat protein. This delectable Nilgiri Chicken Korma With Jeera Rice Restaurant style combination is perfect to serve at any party or get-together with butter naan or rumali roti, salad and raita. It is easy to cook, so can be made for everyday dinner or lunch. Nilgiri Chicken Korma can be made in other variations. Substitute chicken with lamb or any other meat for a Nilgiri Lamb Korma or Nilgiri Pork Korma. For a vegetarian Nilgiri korma, replace chicken with vegetables or paneer. Tips to make Nilgiri Chicken Korma with Jeera Rice:

Nutrition Info. (per serving)

ProteinFatCarbsFibre639 Cal639 Cal639 Cal639 Cal
  • 38gProtein
  • 23gFat
  • 67gCarbs
  • 12gFibre

Ingredients

Dry Grocery

Refined Oil

Refined Oil

1 teaspoon

Cumin

Cumin

1 pinch

Salt

Salt

1 teaspoon

Green Cardamom

Green Cardamom

2 units

Black Cardamom

Black Cardamom

2 units

Fennel Seeds

Fennel Seeds

1 pinch

Cloves

Cloves

2 units

Star Anise

Star Anise

1 unit

Cinnamon Sticks

Cinnamon Sticks

0.5 unit

Red Chilli Powder

Red Chilli Powder

1 pinch

Coriander Powder

Coriander Powder

1 pinch

Turmeric Powder

Turmeric Powder

1 pinch

Garam Masala

Garam Masala

1 pinch

Fruits & Vegetables

Coconut (big)

Coconut (big)

0.25 cups

Onion

Onion

0.25 unit

Tomato

Tomato

0.5 unit

Mint W/o Roots

Mint W/o Roots

0.25 cups

Spinach W/o Roots

Spinach W/o Roots

10 leafs

Menu Item

Ginger Garlic Paste

Ginger Garlic Paste

0.5 tablespoons

Poultry

Chicken Breasts

Chicken Breasts

1 unit

Other

Raw Brown Rice

Raw Brown Rice

1 cup

Water

Water

0.75 glasss

Coriander Leaves

Coriander Leaves

0.25 cups

Green Chillies

Green Chillies

1 unit

Jeera Powder

Jeera Powder

1 pinch

Coconut Milk

Coconut Milk

0.5 teaspoons

Directions
1
In a bowl, soak Brown Rice in Water for 30 mins. Cook the Rice & keep aside.
2
In a pan, add Oil & Cumin Seeds. Saute for less than a minute.
3
Add cooked Rice and Salt. Saute.
4
Add chopped Coriander Leaves. Mix well.
5
Garnish with chopped Coriander Leaves.
6
In a mixer, add grated Coconut, chopped Onion & chopped Tomato.
7
Make a fine paste.
8
In a pan, add Oil, Cardamom, Cumin seeds, Fennel Seeds, Black Cardamom, Cloves & Star Anise.
9
Add Ginger Garlic Paste.
10
Add Cinnamon Stick and cook for 2- 3 mins.
11
Add the Coconut Tomato Paste. Cook for 5- 8 mins.
12
In a mixer, add Coriander Leaves, Mint Leaves, Spinach & Green Chilli.
13
Make a fine paste. Add a little water if required.
14
In the same pan, add Red Chilli Powder, Coriander Powder, Turmeric Powder, Cumin Powder & Garam Masala Powder. Cook for 1- 2 mins.
15
Add the green puree & cook for 10 mins.
16
Add diced Chicken & cook for 2 mins.
17
Add Salt and mix well for 1- 2 mins.
18
Add Water and cook for 5-8 mins. Till Chicken is cooked.
19
Garnish with Coconut Milk.
Tips to make Nilgiri Chicken Korma with Jeera Rice:
Few tips to make a delicious Nilgiri Chicken Korma and Jeera rice are: In case coconut milk is not available, use yoghurt or freshly ground coconut or even frozen coconut. Keep the garam masala mild. It lets the flavour of coconut, mint and coriander to come out. Ensure the spices are cooked well. Not properly cooked spices will leave a bitter taste. Add a bit of lemon juice to the cooked dish for added flavour. For a richer taste, replace fennel seeds with poppy seeds. For lighter gravy, swap the coconut milk with fresh cream. For jeera rice, use aged rice preferably basmati for aromatic and long rice grains. Wash the rice for a minimum of 3-4 times in running water to remove starch from the rice. This will stop the rice from getting mushy. Always pre-soak the rice for well-cooked and rice-grains not sticking together. Read the recipe to learn How to make Nilgiri Chicken Korma With Jeera Rice and make this delicious dish at home.

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