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Takeaway-style chicken korma with pan naan

Takeaway-style chicken korma with pan naan
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40 min

Serves 4
5 plants

*estimate per serving

Mild, creamy and nutty, with soft naan made in a frying pan.

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Make ahead: The korma freezes well for up to 3 months.

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Other ingredients

  • 600g chicken thighs, boneless, in chunks

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic

  • 3cm fresh ginger

  • 2 tsp garam masala

  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric

  • 4 cardamom pods, crushed

  • 60g ground almonds

  • 1 pinch sea salt

  • 250g plain flour, for naan

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1 tbsp nigella seeds

  • small bunch fresh coriander

What to do

  1. 1

    Melt the butter. Cook the onion for 8 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the garlic, ginger and spices. Cook 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add the chicken. Cook 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in the ground almonds and coconut milk. Simmer 15 minutes. Season.

  5. 5

    For the naan, mix the flour, baking powder, yoghurt, nigella seeds and salt.

  6. 6

    Split into 4. Roll thin.

  7. 7

    Cook in a hot dry pan for 2 minutes each side until puffed and spotty.

  8. 8

    Serve the korma with naan and coriander.

Tip: Blend the sauce before the chicken goes in for an extra smooth korma.

Good to know: Cook chicken until there is no pink inside.

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