It is impossible to talk about Awadh’s past without mentioning its illustrious culinary heritage. For the unversed, Awadh is an ancient term for the northeastern region of modern-day Uttar Pradesh. Since numerous Muslim kings dominated this region, the cuisine incorporates some Persian ingredients. A lavish North Indian meal would not be complete without at least two or three Awadhi specialities. From the delicious niharis, kebabs, kormas to the soft and hearty bakarkhani and sheermal, Awadhi cuisine offers a range of mouth-watering dishes, with each dish having a history of its own. While one can find the traditional Awadhi cuisine at many restaurants, one can also make them at home. And if you are someone who loves to experiment, here we bring you a recipe for Awadhi Chicken Korma to try.

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If you happen to be a chicken lover, you cannot miss out on this dish. It is rich, robust, and extremely flavourful. Since this dish inherently has a heavy taste, it will go well with rice or tandoori roti. This recipe may take some time to cook, but it is worth it in the end! You can make this dish for any special occasion. Your guests will absolutely love it. Find the recipe below:

Awadhi Chicken Korma Recipe: Here’s How To Make Awadhi Chicken Korma

In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat the ghee and add cumin seeds. Toss in the onions and cook them. Now add the ground paste and continue to sauté. Turn up the heat, add the chicken pieces, and stir-fry. Add the salt, turmeric, green chillies, garam masala, coriander powder, and chilli powder. When the chicken is tender, cover the pot and simmer it for 15 to 20 minutes with two cups of water and the milk. Then take it out and serve!

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For the full recipe of this delicious Awadhi chicken korma, click here.

Try out this yummy recipe, and let us know how you liked its taste!