Indian Chicken Korma
Chicken Korma is a rich, mild, and aromatic curry from the Indian subcontinent, known for its creamy, velvety sauce. It typically features tender chicken pieces simmered in a luxurious blend of yogurt, cream, and a paste of nuts (like cashews or almonds) with warming spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, and coriander. The dish is a hallmark of Mughlai cuisine, emphasizing subtle flavors over intense heat.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in fat and protein due to its use of cream, yogurt, and nuts, with a moderate calorie count often ranging from 400-600 per serving depending on the recipe. It provides a good source of protein from the chicken and healthy fats from the nuts, while also offering key minerals like iron and selenium from the spices.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 34 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
| Zinc | 2.2 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Korma represents the sophisticated fusion of Central Asian and Indian culinary traditions from the Mughal Empire, where it was a dish for royalty. Nutritionally, the combination of yogurt and nuts not only creates a creamy texture but also helps in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins from the spices.
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