Chicken Korma

Ingredients:

2 cups yogurt
3 cloves garlic
2 medium onions, chopped
1 tsp paprika powder
2 tsp fresh ginger, chopped
2 tsp sunflower oil
2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground red chili
1 tsp cumin powder
Seeds of 2 peeled cardamom pod
1 tsp poppy seed
1 tsp turmeric
1 bay leaf
2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped


Method:

• Place chicken in bowl and marinate in yogurt, 1 clove garlic, half an onion, paprika, ginger, salt and pepper for a few hours.
• Heat oil in large heavy wok; gently saute remaining onion and garlic for 1 minute. Remove and set aside.
• Add the coriander, chili, cumin, cardamom seeds, poppy seed and turmeric. Fry for a few minutes. Add the chicken. Pour enough water to cover.
• Add onion and garlic with bay leaf. Simmer 45 minutes or until chicken is tender. Sprinkle the chicken korma with fresh coriander and serve hot.