Chicken Korma

Total Time

50 Minutes

Servings

2

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 4 (2 inch) cinnamon sticks
• 10 whole cloves
• 10 cardamom seeds
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves finely chopped garlic
• 2 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 cup fresh tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook cinnamon sticks, cloves, and cardamom seeds in hot oil for three minutes. Stir in onion and garlic, and cook until soft. Cut each chicken breast half into 4 pieces, and add to skillet; cook for about 5 to 8 minutes.
2. Season with salt, red pepper flakes, coriander, and cumin. Stir in the fresh tomato sauce and water. Continue cooking for 10 minutes.
3. Stir in buttermilk, and cook for 5 to 8 minutes. Just before serving, mix in the parsley.