Korma/Tikka basic sauce anyone? (not too hot)

I'm afraid I gave up on curry powder as it always tasted powdery to me. I use Pataks Curry Paste and adjust the amount I use to taste.

I'm another fan of Patak's pastes - I've never managed to create a decent authentic curry, just can't get the mix right so it's Patak's every time.

Yes I am another fan of Patak's pastes. Just a tip when serving I always have s bowl of plain yogurt for people to add if they find it to hot. Also have pineapple or banana for adding if wanted.

Yup, another Patak’s Paste fan here.

An authentic Korma;
Cover the 600/800 chicken with 2/3 tablespoons natural yogurt, season and refrigerate.
Finely chop an onion, 2 cloves of garlic and a 20gm of fresh ginger.
Gently fry the above 10/15 mins until soft, keep stirring.
Now crush the seeds of 12 cardamom pods, 1 tbsp of ground cumin, 1 tbsp ground coriander. Half a teaspoon of ground turmeric. Crush and mix these and add to the pan.
Now add one finely chopped red chilli pepper, I bay leaf and 4 cloves.
Cook this for 5 mins stirring.
Now discard the bay leaf and cloves.
Add a tbsp if plain flour to the pan and 1 teaspoon of caster sugar.
Slowly add 300 ml chicken stock stirring.
After 10 minutes blitz this with a stick blender.
Drain the chicken, chop chicken not now the size chunks and fry to brown in a non stick pan with a little oil.
Now add the sauce and simmer for 10/15 mins add cream or coconut milk to taste and serve with fresh coriander.
4 people.

Looks lovely Missfoodlove but rather a faff. Will stick with Mr Patak!

bikergran
Search Miridula Baljeka Her korma recipe is the best you'll ever taste. Amazing.

Or Try Spice Tailor kits!

Calendargirl.
It sounds a faff but it is actually fairly quick and so cheap.
I get all my spices from “ The Dalit Goods co” this charity is amazing and helps the poorest people in India.
You can always male double and freeze. ?

Missfoodlove

Will keep the recipe and give it a go!

I love Chicken Korma, and will definitely try your recipe, Missfoodlove - thank you!

Going to print this thread out and try each one as time goes on.thanks all...The curry pastes sound to be favourites, I did buy a Korna one Patacks..just looked at it and its out of date (yes I bought it long ago with good intentions)

thanks all for taking the time to reply