Methi Chicken Malaai

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INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoon oil1 large bunch Methi (Fenugreek) bhaji (Spinach) (fenugreek leaves)1kg chicken (chicken pieces or fillets in large cubes) ½ cup double cream plain yoghurt1 teaspoon ginger paste1 teaspoon garlic paste1 teaspoon ground green chilli1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cumin powder1 teaspoon coriander powder½ teaspoon turmeric powder¼ teaspoon black pepper2 tablespoon ghee (Clarified butter)1 large onion (sliced)¼ cup cashews (soaked, ground into paste)1 cinnamon stick3 black peppercorns1 bay leaf1 clove2 green cardamom pods1 large bunch Methi (Fenugreek) bhaji (Spinach) (fenugreek)½ cup peas (optional)½ cup fresh cream
Optional-Fried garlic and ginger slivers garnishFried cashews

METHOD

1. In a bowl, place chicken with yoghurt, ginger, garlic, chilli and powdered spices.2. In a pan, fry the fenugreek with oil until crisp and remove from pan and leave aside. 3. In same pan, add ghee (Clarified butter), whole spices and onion.4. Sauté the onion until lightly golden, then add the cashew paste and braise till oil separates.5. Add the chicken and cook for 5min.6. Add the peas and Methi (Fenugreek) bhaji (Spinach) and cook for another 5min.7. Now add in the cream, allow to simmer and thicken. 8. Garnish and serve with rice and paratha.

POSTED ON

23 Aug 2020

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