Name: Methi Chicken recipe by Sakshi Khanna at BetterButter
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Chicken - 400 -500 gm; Onion - 2 finely chopped; Tomato big - 1 pureed; Methi leaves / Fenugreek leaves - 1 cup chopped; Ginger gralic paste - 2 tsp; Chili powder - 1-2 tsp; Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp; Coriander powder - 2 tsp; Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp; Garam masala - 1/2 tsp; Yogurt/curd - 2 tbsp - whisk to smooth paste; Fresh coriander to garnish; Salt; Oil; Curry leaves - 1 strip; Cumin seeds - 1 tsp; Cinnamon - 1/2 inch; Cloves - 2; Yogurt/curd (thick) - 1 tbsp; Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp; Red chili powder - 1 tsp; Garam masala - 1/4 tsp; Lemon juice - few drops

Ingredients Serving: 4

Chicken - 400 -500 gm
Onion - 2 finely chopped
Tomato big - 1 pureed
Methi leaves / Fenugreek leaves - 1 cup chopped
Ginger gralic paste - 2 tsp
Chili powder - 1-2 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Coriander powder - 2 tsp
Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp
Garam masala - 1/2 tsp
Yogurt/curd - 2 tbsp - whisk to smooth paste
Fresh coriander to garnish
Salt
Oil
Curry leaves - 1 strip
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Cinnamon - 1/2 inch
Cloves - 2
Yogurt/curd (thick) - 1 tbsp
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
Red chili powder - 1 tsp
Garam masala - 1/4 tsp
Lemon juice - few drops

Instructions

Marinade the chicken (washed ) with the last five ingredients and leave for minimum 1hr to 4 hr or refrigerate overnight (best).
Heat oil in a kadai and add all the tadka spices. Once they splutter, add the onion and saute till it turns golden brown in color.
Add the tomato puree and saute till all the juices are evaporated, add the ginger garlic paste and saute till raw smell disappears.
Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala and saute for few seconds.
Add the methi leaves and fry it for 4 to 5 mins and then add the marinade chicken and the marinade sauce( if any left). Check if salt is less and add accordingly.
Allow the chicken to cook for 10 to 15 mins until its cooked through by covering the lid.Once the chicken is cooked, add the beaten curd/yogurt. cook for few mins.
Turn off the heat and garnish it with coriander leaves.
Serve hot with Roti or Naan.

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