Chandi Korma

Chicken cooked in a silvery gravy

Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By Sanjeev Kapoor

Published 2011

  • About

Chandi means “silver,” a reference to the rich and silky gravy that coats this chicken dish. The effect is enhanced by a layer of silver varq, or edible silver foil. It is a regal sight, indeed, one that pretties up many a party table in my home. Serve this with hot parathas.

Ingredients

  • 30 almonds, blanched and peeled (see Note)
  • 3 tablespoons kharbooja seeds (melon seeds)

Method

  1. Cut 15 of the almonds into slivers and set aside. Put the remaining 15 almonds in a spice grinder, grind to a smooth paste, and set aside in a small bowl.
  2. Soak the melon seeds in ½ cup warm water for 15 minutes. Drain, put them in a spice grinder, and grind to a fine past