Description
Discover the irresistible flavors of our Slow Cooker Chicken Korma Recipe, a creamy and aromatic dish that transforms your weeknight dinners into a culinary experience. This easy-to-make korma features tender chicken thighs marinated in a spiced yogurt blend, then slow-cooked with a luscious coconut milk sauce. Perfect for gatherings or cozy family meals, this dish pairs beautifully with rice, naan, or steamed vegetables. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can set your slow cooker and enjoy the warm, comforting aroma wafting through your home as it cooks to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 175 g full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 kg boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 6 cloves garlic
- 400 ml full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp mild or medium curry powder
- 2 tsp turmeric (divided)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper (to season)
- 1 shallot (finely chopped)
- 2-inch piece of fresh ginger (minced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp tomato paste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt and spices (garam masala, cumin, coriander, curry powder, turmeric, chili powder). Season with salt and pepper.
- Coat chicken thighs in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Sauté chopped onion, garlic, and ginger in olive oil until soft.
- Transfer sautéed mixture to slow cooker; add tomato paste and marinated chicken. Pour in coconut milk and stir gently.
- Cook on low for about 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg