Shahi Murg, Aromatic Chicken With Yoghurt And Spices Recipe

Name: Shahi Murg, Aromatic Chicken With Yoghurt And Spices
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 bay leaves; 1 cinnamon stick; 4 green cardamom pods; 4 cloves; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ginger, grated; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 4 skinless chicken breasts, and chopped into 1/2 inch pieces; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (to taste); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 30 g cashew nuts, ground; 150 ml plain yogurt, whipped; 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick
4 green cardamom pods
4 cloves
1 teaspoon cumin seed
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ginger, grated
2 garlic cloves, chopped
4 skinless chicken breasts, and chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon chili powder (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon salt
30 g cashew nuts, ground
150 ml plain yogurt, whipped
1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves

1
heat the oil in a heavy based pan, add the bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamons, cloves and cumin. When they begin to sizzle, tip in the onions and fry for 5 mins until onions become soft
2
add the ginger and garlic followed by the chicken, cook for 4-5 mins.
3
mix in the turmeric, chilli powder and salt.
4
fold the cashew nuts into the yoghurt and stir into the chicken.
5
pour 200ml of just boiled water into chicken mix and cook for 6-8 mins until the oil rises to the top and the chicken is cooked.
6
just before serving sprinkle with the coriander leaves, serve with naan bread or chapatis.

445

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 bay leaves, 1 cinnamon stick, 4 green cardamom pods, and more.

Yes, Shahi Murg, Aromatic Chicken With Yoghurt And Spices 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.

Shahi Murg, Aromatic Chicken With Yoghurt And Spices

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