Shahi Korma Chicken Tikka
Indian Indian - Tandoori and Kebabs

Shahi Korma Chicken Tikka

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

  • • 600g boneless chicken thighs, cubed
  • • 1/2 cup thick yogurt
  • • 1/4 cup cashew paste
  • • 2 tbsp fresh cream
  • • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • • 1 tsp green cardamom powder
  • • 1/2 tsp white pepper powder
  • • 1 tsp rose water
  • • 1 tsp salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Coat the chicken in ginger-garlic paste, salt, and yogurt; rest 2 hours.

2
Phase 2

Fold in cashew paste, cream, cardamom, and white pepper; chill 1 hour.

3
Phase 3

Thread the chicken onto skewers, leaving small gaps.

4
Phase 4

Grill over medium-high heat, basting with cream, until golden.

5
Phase 5

Cook until the edges char lightly and the centre is juicy.

6
Phase 6

Sprinkle with rose water and serve with mint chutney.