Thunder Island

Low Cal Mild Chicken Korma

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A milder-than-mild chicken korma made with yoghurt instead of cream add some heat for those that like it.

curry dish

Low Cal Mild Chicken Korma

| Main Dish | Low Calorie | Chicken Turkey And Pork |

Ingredients

  • 250 g chicken breast
  • 100 g onion
  • 100 g green beans
  • 100 g cauliflower
  • 100 g carrots
  • 60 ml passata
  • 180 ml water
  • 1 tbsp lard
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 x cloves garlic
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp ground turmeric
  • 3 tbsp natural yoghurt

Instructions

Preparation

  • Dice the chicken breast.
  • Dice the onion.
  • Chop the cauliflower.
  • Slice the green beans into 1 cm long pieces.
  • Slice the carrots.
  • Crush the garlic.

Method

  • Step 1
    • Set a saucepan to boil.
    • Parboil the carrots, cauliflower and green beans for 15 mins.
  • Step 2
    • Melt the lard in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. (Number 7.)
  • Step 3
    • Season the diced chicken with the salt and pepper.
    • Fry the chicken until done, about 10 mins.
    • Remove the meat from the pan, cover and set aside.
  • Step 4
    • Add the onions and fry till soft, about 5 mins.
  • Step 5
    • Add the garlic, ginger, garam masala, coriander and turmeric.
    • Fry for 1 min.
  • Step 6
    • Add the passata and water.
    • When the sauce starts to simmer, re-add the chicken.
  • Step 7
    • Turn the heat to medium-low and cover.
    • Leave to simmer for 10 mins.
  • Step 8
    • Remove the cover, add the yoghurt and leave to simmer for another 5 mins.
  • Step 9
    • Serve.