Sunday, July 22, 2018

METHI WARI CHICKEN / METHI CHICKEN


Here is a simple and delicious chicken curry with the flavours of fresh methi leaves and spices.. It can be served with rotis or rice.

Ingredients:
Chicken .... 500 gms
Onion ........ 2 cups (finely diced)
Green chillies .. 2
Methi leaves .... 1 cup
Coriander leaves .. 1/4 cup
Ginger ............. 1 tbsp (grated)
Garlic .............. 2 tbsps (crushed)
Tomato ............ 1 (cut into cubes)
Yogurt ............. 1/2 cup
Coriander powder .. 1 tsp
Cumin powder ....... 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder ..... 1/4 tsp
Garam masala powder .. 1/2 tsp
Salt ...................... to taste
Oil ....................... 6-7 tbsps

Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan and add the ginger and garlic.








2. Add the methi and coriander leaves. Saute a little.









3. Now add the finely diced onions and saute till translucent.









4. Next add the tomato cubes and cook until they are soft.









5. Tip in the chicken pieces.








6. Stir fry for 7-8 minutes.









7. Add salt, coriander powder, cumin powder and turmeric powder..









8. Stir to mix adding 1 cup of water. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.








9. Now open the lid and add the whisked yogurt.









10. Stir immediately to avoid curdling.









11. Finally add the garam masala powder and simmer for few more minutes until done.








Keep the consistency of the gravy to your preference. Dish it out and serve.

8 comments:

  1. you look like expert in chicken recipes. so delicious looking gravy.

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  2. Add in methi to chicken must be adding such a earthy taste to the whole dish. Like your easy step by step clicks, making it easy for one to follow the recipe.

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    1. Yes .. methi is such a flavourful green that it takes any dish to a different level .

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  3. Very authentic recipe with the addition of methi. I make something similar using the Quorn Chicken style pieces - which are a vegetarian substitute.

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    1. Thanks Mina.. I have heard a lot about quorn but never tasted it or seen it.

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  4. Methi chicken sounds so delicious and flavourful. I have seen it many restaurant's menu, this dish seems popular. I will try with paneer or vegetables. Great share.

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    1. Thanks dear.. even paneer tastes equally good.

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