I was browsing through Sanjeev Kapoor's website for some chicken recipes and found this one. I tried it and it has become our favorite chicken dish. Whenever we cook chicken, it has to be Chicken Methi. It is easy, delicious and not very time consuming. You don't even need to marinade the chicken before hand so perfect for an impromptu cooking.
Chicken Methi (Chicken cooked with sun dried fenugreek leaves)
Chicken - 750 grams
Onion chopped - 3 medium
Ginger grated - 2 inch piece
Green chillies chopped - 3-4
Fresh coriander leaves - to garnish
Oil - 2 tbsp
Bay Leaves - 2-3
Green Cardamom - 4-5
Black Cardamom - 2
Colves - 2-3
Cinnamon - 1" stick
Black Peppercorns - 4-5
Garlic Paste - 2 tbsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
Coriander Powder - 1 tbsp
Yogurt beaten - 1 cup
Kasturi Methi (Dry Fenugreek leaves) - 2 tbsp
Garam Masala Powder - 1 tsp
Salt - to taste
Wash chicken and cut into medium sized pieces.
Heat oil in a pan. Add bay leaves, green cardamoms, black cardamoms, cloves, cinnamon and peppercorns. Sauté until cardamoms start to crackle. Add onions and cook until they turn soft.
Add ginger, garlic, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, and chopped green chillies. Saute for a minute.
Add chicken pieces and yogurt and cook on high heat for 7-8 minutes. Add kastoori methi and 1 cup water.
Cover pan and cook on low heat until chicken gets cooked.
Add garam masala powder, salt and mix properly.
Serve hot with rice or roti!
I was lucky enough to be a guest at Samridhi's house and have the chance to enjoy this dish hot from the stove,and I tell you, there is absolutely nothing like it! The aroma and flavor of the methi and cinnamon and bay leaves was so warming on a cold fall day! I can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Geeta! I am glad you liked it. :)
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