Shan - Korma Masala Seasoning Mix (50g) - Spice Packets for Meat in Yogurt Sauce

I have always been a fan of restaurant korma, and it's taken years for me to figure out how to make it at home. This mixture was pivotal in me getting it right, finally. The instructions on the box, are helpful, but not what I would recommend you do for home cooking. First, it tells you to use the whole box, and I guarantee that is way too much for 2 or 3 people, the aromatics will be incredible, but it will be too spicy-hot to eat. You have to measure out all of your ingredients carefully, it's very easy to prepare way too much. I like Navratan shahi Korma: Green raisins, cashews, potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, cut green beans, cilantro (topping), and paneer.You start out with fried onion as a base, but for one, two or three people, you don't have to use a whole onion, half, up to whole is ok, but half is milder. I don't use meat usually, but chicken cubes and chicken broth is ok to add (last.) I most often use one can of whole coconut milk, and about 1/3rd to 1/5th of the powder in this package. Add it slowly and carefully and taste as you go. I've also made it with whole milk plain yogurt, in that case you may want to add a tablespoon of sugar. Add all the vegetables that need time to cook first, let them simmer gently in the sauce to cook. Hope this helps! This spice mixture is perfectly balanced and delicious.

Shan makes really good curry mixes. They are HOT for southern US tastes, and you might want to use about 3/4 of the spice packet the first time.

Worth it

Love it!! Since not a fan of too spicy, I just use a fraction of the amount in about a pound of meat.

Great product

Great product. Very easy and relatively foolproof to make. Would definitely order again.

I've made several batches of chicken korma with these spices and the results are wonderful. I'm eating the left overs right now!

This spice mix is terrible. I like spicy and hot food but this one has way too much heat and it overpowers any other flavor in there. Using less of the mix did not help as it is still too hot and the other flavors are gone. Will go back to making my own...