Shahi Korma
Indian Indian - Curries and Gravies

Shahi Korma

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Tender cuts gently braised in a luxurious, mildly spiced sauce of coconut cream, ground almonds, and fragrant green cardamom.

Ingredients

  • • 500g boneless lamb, cubed
  • • 3 tbsp ghee
  • • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • • 15 cashews, soaked and ground to a paste
  • • 1/2 cup yogurt, whisked
  • • 1/2 cup cream
  • • 1 tsp garam masala
  • • 1/2 tsp turmeric

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Heat the ghee and fry the cashews until golden; remove and grind to a smooth paste.

2
Phase 2

Fry the onion slices until deep golden, then add the ginger-garlic paste.

3
Phase 3

Add the lamb and sear until lightly browned all over.

4
Phase 4

Stir in the cashew paste, turmeric, and garam masala; cook until the ghee separates.

5
Phase 5

Add the yogurt gradually while stirring, cover, and simmer until the lamb is tender.

6
Phase 6

Stir in the cream and serve with naan or pulao.