Bangladesh Kurma or Korma

Yields:4 servings
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Recipe Cooking TimePreparation20 minutes
Cooking40 minutes
Ready In60 minutes

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts skinned and cubed
6 tablespoons butter ghee or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon saffron ground or yellow food coloring
4 tablespoons milk
4 teaspoons garlic puree
8 tablespoons onion puree
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 1/2 ounces yogurt, plain
5 ounces double cream
2 tablespoons almonds ground
20 each saffron threads
1 x salt to taste
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2 tablespoons cilantro leaves chopped fresh
30 each almonds whole, roasted

Directions

1. Heat the gee and mix the saffron powder or coloring with milk.

2. Heat the oil and quickly 'seal' the chicken cubes by turning frequently for 2 minutes, then add the yellow milk and stir-fri for 2 minutes.

3. Add the garlic and stir-fry for 1 minute, then add onion and stir-fry for 3 minutes - enough to remove the moisture content. Now add the garam masala and stir-fry for 2 more minutes. Your total frying time is around 10 minutes, and the chicken is half cooked.

4. Add the yoghurt, cream and ground almonds and when it starts to simmer turn the heat down and stir-fry for 10 minutes more to ensure it does not stick, adding milk or water as necessary.

5. Place saffron strands in a little warm water and extract as much color as you can by gently mashing with a teaspoon.

6. Check that the chicken is cooked right through by cutting a large piece across. Simmer on if required. Just prior to serving add the saffron and salt to taste. Garnish with the coriander and almonds, and serve immediatley.

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Chicken Cordon Bleu in Pastry

This recipe is delicious and easy to make -- great for company too. The only drawback is that the puff pasty contains lots of trans fat :(