Mild Chicken Korma with Cashew Cream
Chicken korma is the aristocrat of Mughal cooking in India: tender chicken in a velvety ivory sauce rich in yoghurt, almond and cashew paste and gentle spices such as cardamom and nutmeg. Its glycemic index does not apply because it contains almost no net starch (about 2.5 g per 100 g), and it is a refined dish that is gentle on the stomach.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
Eat the chicken with its nut sauce with a spoon; the healthy fats and protein keep you full for a long time without white naan.
Best preparation methods
Korma gets its texture from cashew and almond paste and yoghurt, with no flour or starch, which makes it a healthy dish rich in monounsaturated fats.
Important Nutritional Note
Cashews and almonds provide magnesium and heart-protective fats, but the dish is calorie-rich and the portion needs watching in weight-loss plans.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (250 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 144 kcal | 360 kcal |
| Protein | 12.8 g | 32 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.4 g | 6 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 1.9 g | 4.8 g |
| Fat | 9.6 g | 24 g |
| Dietary fibre | 0.5 g | 1.2 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
It has 144 kcal per 100 g, ranking 9 of 10 in Indian dishes (lowest first).
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Frequently asked questions
Is chicken korma as hot as other Indian curries?
Not at all: korma is a very mild, creamy dish without chilli heat, loved by children and by people sensitive to spicy food.
What is the nutritional value of a 250 g portion of chicken korma?
The portion contains about 360 kcal, 32 g of protein, 24 g of beneficial fat from the nuts and only about 6 g of carbohydrate.
Is chicken korma suitable for people with diabetes?
Absolutely: it does not raise blood sugar, and the nut fats and protein keep insulin completely steady.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.