Gut-healing Korma

by Dr Linia Patel
Star 4.2
    20m prep time
    40m total time
    Easy level
    16 ingredients

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