Murgh Afghani

Murgh Afghani

Murgh Afghani

Contains dairy

A creamy and mildly spiced chicken dish marinated with yogurt, cream, and spices, then grilled to perfection.

Cuisines

Mughlai

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Chicken 500 grams Chicken , cut into pieces
Yogurt 1 cup Yogurt , thick
Cream 2 tablespoons Cream , fresh
Cashew 2 tablespoons Cashew , nuts
ginger-garlic paste 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
garam masala 1 teaspoon Garam masala
black pepper powder 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper powder
red chili powder 1/2 teaspoon Red chili powder
Lemon 1 Lemon , juiced
salt Salt , to taste
oil 2 tablespoons Oil
butter 1 tablespoon Butter
Kasuri Methi 1 tablespoon Kasuri Methi , dried fenugreek leaves

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend the cashew nuts with a little water to make a smooth paste.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, combine yogurt, fresh cream, cashew paste, ginger-garlic paste, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, black pepper powder, red chili powder, lemon juice, and salt.
  3. 3 Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
  4. 4 Heat oil and butter in a pan over medium heat.
  5. 5 Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook until they are browned on all sides.
  6. 6 Cover the pan and let the chicken cook on low heat until tender, about 25-30 minutes.
  7. 7 Sprinkle kasuri methi over the chicken, mix well, and cook for another 2 minutes.
  8. 8 Serve hot with naan or rice.

Tips

For a smokier flavor, grill the chicken pieces before adding them to the pan.