Akbari Murg-Bhat Recipe

Name: Akbari Murg-Bhat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2-1/2 lb. chicken, cut into 6 to 8 pieces; 2 cups chicken stock, prepared from balance, with spices; 1/2 tsp. pepper; Salt; 6 tbsp. ghee; oil; 1 capsicum, sliced; 3 onions, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 tsp. chili powder; 1/2 tsp. powdered saffron; 2 cups good-quality rice; 8 oz. green peas

Servings: persons

2-1/2 lb. chicken, cut into 6 to 8 pieces
2 cups chicken stock, prepared from balance, with spices
1/2 tsp. pepper
Salt
6 tbsp. ghee
oil
1 capsicum, sliced
3 onions, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. powdered saffron
2 cups good-quality rice
8 oz. green peas

1
Wash and dry chicken pieces.
2
Rub them with pepper and salt and set it aside for 10 minutes.
3
Heat ghee in a thick pan and fry chicken over gentle heat in two batches, turning them once.
4
Fry until lightly and evenly browned.
5
Remove the pieces and set aside.
6
Now, in the same ghee, fry onion, garlic, capsicum and bay leaves, and saute until onion softens.
7
Add rice with salt and fry, stirring continuously, until lightly browned.
8
Add tomato puree, chicken broth and saffron.
9
Place chicken pieces over this mixture and bring it to a gentle boil.
10
Cover tightly and cook.
11
If possible, then bake it in a 350F oven for 1 hour.
12
Remove it from oven, uncover, sprinkle in a little water and put in peas.
13
Cover and bake for 20 minutes more until peas are cooked and no moisture is left.
14
Wait a while before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2-1/2 lb. chicken, cut into 6 to 8 pieces, 2 cups chicken stock, prepared from balance, with spices, 1/2 tsp. pepper, Salt, and more.

Yes, Akbari Murg-Bhat falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Akbari Murg-Bhat

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