MAKING 1. In a large saucepan, heat oil and sauté onion and garlic over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes until light brown. 2. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in ginger, peppercorns, bay leaves, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom, and almonds; ..

Chicken Korma is a typical mughlai preparation dating back to the 16th century. Korma, essentially, is a gravy prepared by simmering meat in spices, youghurt and cream. The meat used varies from mutton, chicken, lamb to even beef.

Peel the onions. Cut 4 of them into halves lengthwise, and then slice them into very thin half-rings. Chop the fifth onion coarsely. Put it along with the garlic and ginger in the container of an electric blender. Add 4 tablespoons of water and blend at high ..