Slow Cooker Chicken Korma Curry
A rich and creamy slow cooker chicken korma curry made with tender chicken thighs simmered in a fragrant blend of spices, yogurt, and coconut milk. Perfect for a comforting and flavorful meal with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup blanched almonds, finely ground
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped (for garnish)
1/4 cup water
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden, about 8 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
Stir in the ground coriander, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, paprika, cloves, and cayenne pepper. Cook the spices with the onion mixture for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Transfer the spiced onion mixture to the slow cooker.
Add the chicken thigh pieces to the slow cooker and stir to coat them evenly with the spice mixture.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, coconut milk, ground almonds, tomato paste, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and water until smooth.
Pour the yogurt and coconut milk mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker and stir gently to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
Before serving, stir the curry gently and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve the chicken korma curry hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro leaves.