Is Chicken Korma safe for CKD patients?

This Indian recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 920mg sodium, 520mg potassium, and 340mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Chicken Korma more kidney-friendly?

See the CKD Tip section on this page for the specific adaptation we recommend. General principles: halve any fish sauce / soy sauce / bouillon; soak peeled vegetables in water to reduce potassium; choose lean meats; serve smaller portions of broth.

Where do these nutrition numbers come from?

Per-serving values are calculated by summing typical ingredient amounts × USDA FoodData Central values, then dividing by the recipe yield. Daily CKD limits referenced follow KDOQI 2020 clinical guidelines. Individual targets vary — always confirm with your renal dietitian.

Avoid

🇮🇳 India · Indian

Chicken Korma

Chicken in mild creamy yogurt-cashew gravy — royal Mughlai dish.

Prep time 60 min

Servings 4

Calories 480 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

480

Calories

340mg

Phosphorus

340 / 800mg

920mg

Sodium

920 / 2000mg

520mg

Potassium

520 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Cashew P-heavy. Replace with pureed white beans.

Ingredients

Chicken
Cashew paste
Yogurt
Onion, spices

Cashew Chicken Creamy Korma Mughlai Royal

Cooking Steps

1
Marinate chicken.
2
Make korma sauce.
3
Simmer.

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