One Pan Chicken Korma Pie (Printable Version)

Fusion of creamy Indian korma with flaky pastry crust, all cooked in one pan for minimal cleanup.

# What You Need:

→ Korma Filling

01 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
02 - 1 large onion, finely diced
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
05 - 1.1 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
06 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1 teaspoon turmeric
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
11 - 1/3 cup ground almonds
12 - 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon coconut milk
13 - 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon chicken stock
14 - 1/3 cup plain yogurt
15 - 1/2 cup frozen peas
16 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
17 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
18 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Pie Topping

19 - 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry (about 9 ounces)
20 - 1 egg, beaten for egg wash

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F with fan setting at 350°F.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, approximately 5 minutes.
05 - Sprinkle coriander, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, and chili powder into the pan. Stir well to coat chicken and cook for 1 minute.
06 - Add ground almonds, then pour in coconut milk and chicken stock. Simmer gently for 10 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
07 - Stir in yogurt, frozen peas, lemon juice, and fresh cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
08 - Unroll puff pastry and lay over the skillet. Trim excess and press edges gently to seal. Cut a small slit in center for steam escape.
09 - Brush pastry surface evenly with beaten egg.
10 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until pastry is golden brown and crisp.
11 - Allow pie to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One pan means you get all the flavor with almost none of the cleanup
  • The creamy korma filling tucked under flaky pastry feels like a warm hug
  • Its the perfect conversation starter dinner party dish
02 -
  • Make sure your skillet is truly oven safe before committing to the bake
  • The sauce should be slightly thicker than you think it needs to be before adding pastry
  • Yogurt can split if added too vigorously, fold it in gently
03 -
  • Brush the pastry edge with water before pressing to create a better seal
  • Place your skillet on a baking sheet to catch any drips in the oven

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