ABasketSupply.com presents the recipe for an authentic,finger licking Indian Chicken Korma Curry.
In this day and age when more and more people are experimenting with food, oriental and south Asian cooking is becoming ever more popular in the American households. In fact, according to some statistics, chicken curry or butter chicken is the most favorite dish in England. American is now more open to other cultures and ideas and taste of foods from other parts of the world are now more readily accepted than before. People want to know the taste of other culture. That is " Haute Cuisine" or gourmet foods!<br><br>Let us start by asking what is then is a Korma Curry?<br><br>Korma is mild curries made with butter and thicken with cream or almond or coconut milk to give it a thick creamy taste. Spices vary according to the region but mostly subtle and would include aromatic spices like cardamom, clove and cinnamon. Centuries ago the Dutch had a monopoly on these spices and the European settlers traveled far and wide to find out and get the source of these spices. Today your job of getting these prized spices are made simple with ABasketSupply.com with their wide selection of spices and condiments.<br> <br>The mild taste of the Korma curry would be safe for most North American pallet and so let us try to make some. We need the following ingredients:<br><br>• 1 packet of Indian korma curry spice paste from ABasketSupply.com.<br>• 450 g (1 lb) de-boned chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces.<br>• 1 tbsp oil (olive oil preferred but any vegetable oil will do).<br>• 1 onion, large, finely chopped.<br>• 220 ml (1 cup) of water.<br>• 2 tbsp double cream or coconut cream.<br>• 2 tbsp almond flakes or cashew flakes for garnish.<br>• Salt to taste.<br><br>Remember that to get an authentic taste of the Korma Curry, the single most important factor is the curry paste or spice. At ABasketSupply.com you will find the right spices and ingredients for all your gourmet cooking needs.<br><br>Preparation:<br><br>• On a saucepan heat oil on medium heat. Add onion and spice paste and fry for two or three minutes. <br>• Add meat, stir fry for approx three minutes till brown, Add water and stir and bring it to boil.<br>• Reduce heat, cover and cook in low heat for approx 15 minutes or until cooked. Stir occasionally. Make sure that the water is reduced to thick curry.<br>• Remove from heat, add the cream and garnish with almond or cashews.<br>• Serve hot with white rice or “Nan”.<br>• Enjoy!<br><br>ABasketSupply.com is here for all your gourmet cooking needs.
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Bob Monk write on "Haute Cuisine" and Gourmet Foods like chocolates from different parts of the world, candies, cookies, condiments and cheese and of course recipes of the world. Find more about gourmet foods from http://www.ABasketSupply.com
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