Akbari Murg Bhat Recipe

Name: Akbari Murg Bhat Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg Chicken cut into 6 to 8 good pcs; 2 c. Chicken stock prepared from balance spices; 1/2 tsp Pepper salt; 6 Tbsp. Ghee or possibly oil; 1 x Capsicum sliced; 3 x Onions, minced fine; 3 x Cloves garlic, crushed; 2 x Bay leaves; 1/2 tsp Chilli pwdr; 1/2 tsp Powdered saffron; 2 c. Good quality rice; 250 gm Green peas.

Servings: persons

1 kg Chicken cut into 6 to 8 good pcs
2 c. Chicken stock prepared from balance spices
1/2 tsp Pepper salt
6 Tbsp. Ghee or possibly oil
1 x Capsicum sliced
3 x Onions, minced fine
3 x Cloves garlic, crushed
2 x Bay leaves
1/2 tsp Chilli pwdr
1/2 tsp Powdered saffron
2 c. Good quality rice
250 gm Green peas.

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

6446

kcal

Calories

Fat

1001

Carbs

441

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg Chicken cut into 6 to 8 good pcs, 2 c. Chicken stock prepared from balance spices, 1/2 tsp Pepper salt, 6 Tbsp. Ghee or possibly oil, and more.

Yes, Akbari Murg Bhat Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!