Gut-healing Korma

by Dr Linia Patel

I love this recipe. It takes me home and wraps me up in a warm blanket. Most kormas tend to be super rich, with lots of cream added – which doesn’t help your gut bacteria thrive. I’ve replaced the cream with ground almonds and yoghurt, so this is better for your gut bugs, yet still deliciously creamy. The herbs and spices are the hero ingredients in this recipe as each one contains different phytonutrients that nourish your microbiome. You get over 10 plant points here – your gut is celebrating!

Method

Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the onion and fry for 5 minutes, then add the garlic, if using, and ginger and fry for 5 minutes more until soft and fragrant.

Step 2

Add the spices, fenugreek seeds, chilli powder and tomato paste and cook for 2–3 minutes, then add the chicken.

Step 3

Stir in the ground almonds and broth and season well with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has reduced.

Step 4

Add the greens and yoghurt and cook gently until the greens are just wilted. Remove the garlic, if using, and serve scattered with fresh coriander, if you like.

  • Ingredients
  • Based on 4 servings
  • 0.25 tsp Chilli Powder 1x Stamford Street Co. Mild Chilli Powder 40g
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Paste 1x Sainsbury's Tomato Puree, Double Concentrate 200g
  • 4 Chicken Breasts, sliced into bite-sized pieces 2x Sainsbury's British Fresh Chicken Breast Fillets Skinless & Boneless 320g
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil 1x Sainsbury's Olive Oil 1L
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, whole 1x Sainsbury's Garlic
  • 1 tsp Ground Turmeric 1x Sainsbury's Turmeric 48g
  • 2 tsp Ground Cumin 1x Stamford Street Co. Ground Cumin 43g
  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander 1x Sainsbury's Ground Coriander 36g
  • 2cm Fresh Ginger, peeled and grated 1x Sainsbury's Ginger 100g
  • 0.5 tsp Fenugreek, ground or seeds 1x Sainsbury's Ground Fenugreek 50g
  • 1 Red Onion, coarsely grated 1x Sainsbury's Red Onions Loose
  • 2 tbsp Ground Almonds 1x Sainsbury's Ground Almonds 200g
  • 400ml Chicken bone broth or fresh chicken stock or 1x Kallo Very Low Salt Chicken Stock Cubes 6x8g
  • 200g Spring Greens, finely shredded 1x Sainsbury's Greens 500g
  • 100g Natural Yoghurt 1x Sainsbury's Greek Style Natural Yogurt 200g
  • 10 Handful Fresh Coriander 1x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Bunch Coriander 30g
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