• Murg Creamy Masala
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INGREDIENTS


Murg Creamy Masala

Servings - 2 - 3

INGREDIENTS

Almonds - 2 tablespoons
Melon seeds - 1/2 tablespoon
Milk - 100 milliliters
Pomegranate - 20 grams
Mint - 2 tablespoons
Chicken - 1 kilogram
Nutmeg powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Black pepper - 1 teaspoon
Paprika - 1 teaspoon
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tablespoon
Oil - 1 tablespoon
Yogurt - 100 grams
Ghee - 3 tablespoons
Cumin - 1 teaspoon
Bay leaf - 2
Black cardamom - 1 pod
Cinnamon stick - 1
Mace - 1/2 teaspoon
Onions - 300 grams
Salt - 2 teaspoons
Turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon
Coriander powder - 1 tablespoon
Chicken masala - 1 tablespoon
Tomato puree - 160 milliliters
Water - 100 milliliters
Fresh cream - 100 milliliters
Dry fenugreek leaves - 1 tablespoon
Coriander - 1 tablespoon

PREPARATION


1. In a bowl, add 2 tablespoons almonds, 1/2 tablespoon melon seeds, 100 milliliters milk and soak for 30 minutes.
2. In a blender, add 20 grams pomegranate, 2 tablespoons mint, prepared mixture and blend it into a puree.
3. In a mixing bowl, add 1 kilogram chicken, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste, 1 tablespoon oil, 100 grams yogurt, blended mixture and mix it well.
4. Marinate for 2 hours.
5. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a heavy skillet, add 1 teaspoon cumin, 2 bay leaf, 1 pod black cardamom, 1 cinnamon stick, 1/2 teaspoon mace and stir for 1 - 2 minutes.
6. Then, add 300 grams onions and fry till translucent or until it turns golden brown in color.
7. Add 2 teaspoons salt and mix it well.
8. Add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1 tablespoon coriander powder, 1 tablespoon chicken masala and mix it well.
9. Now, add the marinated chicken and mix it well.
10. Cook for 5 - 7 minutes on medium heat.
11. Cover it with lid and cook for about 20 minutes on medium heat.
12. Open the lid and give it a nice stir.
13. Add 160 milliliters tomato puree and mix it well.
14. Then, add 100 milliliters water and mix it again.
15. Again cover it with lid and cook for about 25 minutes on medium heat.
16. Open the lid and give it a nice stir.
17. Now, add 100 milliliters fresh cream, 1 tablespoon dry fenugreek leaves and mix it well.
18. Cook for 3 - 5 minutes on medium heat.
19. Add 1 tablespoon coriander and mix it well.
20. Remove it from heat.
21. Garnish with coriander.
22. Serve hot.