Chicken Korma

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lbs chicken leg quarter (skinless, bone-in) (Marinate)
• 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste (Marinate)
• 1 tsp salt (Marinate)
• 1 tsp turmeric (Marinate)
• 2 bay leaves (Whole Spices)
• 1 star anise (Whole Spices)
• 2 cloves (Whole Spices)
• 2-3 cardamom (Whole Spices)
• 1 tsp peppercorns (Whole Spices)
• 1 1/2 tsp coriander powder (Spice Mix)
• 1 tsp cumin powder (Spice Mix)
• 1 tsp garam masala (Spice Mix)
• 1/2 [UNCLEAR: unit not printed on this line — likely "tsp," matching the adjacent garam masala line] Kashmiri chili powder (Spice Mix)
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil (Oil/Ghee)
• 1 tbsp ghee (Oil/Ghee)
• 1 medium onion, grated (Other Ingredients)
• 2 tbsp grated ginger (Other Ingredients)
• 1 tsp minced garlic (Other Ingredients)
• 1 tsp salt (Other Ingredients)
• 1/2 green bell pepper (optional) (Other Ingredients)
• 1/3 cup yogurt (Other Ingredients)
• 1 cup whole milk (Other Ingredients)
• 2 cups water (Other Ingredients)

Steps

1. Make slices into the chicken legs. Mix the marinade and marinate the chicken for at least 20 minutes.
2. Add oil and ghee to a pan and heat.
3. Fry the chicken in the oil for 4-5 minutes on each side.
4. Take the chicken out and set aside.
5. Using the same oil, add the onion to the pan.
6. Cook for 2 minutes.
7. Add the whole spices and cook for 2 minutes.
8. Add the ginger and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes.
9. Add the salt, cook for 2-3 minutes.
10. Add 1/2 cup of water and cook for 3-5 minutes.
11. Add the bell pepper (optional).
12. Add the spice mix. Mix, add another 1/2 cup of water, and cook for 5 minutes.
13. Add the yogurt and cook for 5 minutes.
14. Add the milk and mix.
15. Add the chicken and cover the chicken with the sauce.
16. Reduce heat and cook for 5-6 minutes.
17. Cover the chicken with sauce again and cook for another 5-6 minutes.
18. Turn the chicken and add 1/2 cup of water.
19. Turn the heat to high and cook on high for 5 minutes.
20. Cook until the chicken is done and the moisture is dried up.
21. Optional: add 1 tbsp sugar or almond powder.
22. Serve with a drizzle of cream and garnish with cilantro leaves.