Chicken korma is the curry we recommend when someone at the table prefers mild food. It is rich rather than hot: tender halal chicken in a pale, creamy gravy built on cashews, yogurt and cream, scented with cardamom and a little saffron. Guests in group reviews often order it alongside bolder dishes so everyone finds something they love. If you are looking for chicken korma near Ranchlands, Hawkwood or Arbour Lake, Green Chili Crowfoot is minutes away at Crowfoot Crossing and delivers throughout NW Calgary.
Korma comes from Mughal-era cooking, where meat was braised slowly in yogurt and nut pastes to make a luxuriously smooth sauce. At Green Chili – Cuisine of India we honour that style: the chicken is cooked gently in the korma gravy so it stays soft, and the sauce is finished with cream for a mellow, slightly sweet flavour.
Because it is mild by design, chicken korma is a go-to for families with kids, for guests new to Indian food and for anyone who wants comfort food on a cold Calgary evening. It is also a reliable crowd-pleaser on takeout and delivery orders for office lunches and family dinners across NW Calgary.
Mild does not mean bland. Our korma gets its depth from browned onions, ground cashews and whole aromatic spices rather than chili, so there is real flavour in every spoonful. It pairs beautifully with naan, and the sauce is generous enough to share over rice. Ask for a touch more spice if you want a little warmth.
"Good Indian food in Crowfoot. Our group of five shared papadoms, onion bhajia, chicken tikka, chicken korma, chicken biryani, seekh kebab, prawn malai, saffron rice and naan. Both the food and the service were good. Recommended."
"A nice food joint for Indian food with a decent layout and menu. Efficient staff with a pleasant demeanor and good value for money. Both the food and the service were excellent. Highly recommended."
"Consistently good Indian restaurant in NW Calgary. Flavourful curries and tandoori dishes. Our go-to place for Indian food in the Crowfoot area."
Order chicken korma online for pickup or delivery near Ranchlands and Crowfoot, or join us for dine-in at Crowfoot Crossing.