Name: Methi Chicken recipe by Chitrangada Kundu at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Chicken with bone: 700 gm; Fresh methi saag (fenugreek leaves): a bunch; Fenugreek seeds: 1/2 tsp; Dry red chilies: 4-5; Ginger paste: 1 tbsp; Garlic paste: 1 tbsp; Onion (thinly sliced): 1.5 cups; Yogurt: 3/4 cup; Cumin powder: 1 tsp; Coriander powder: 1 tsp; Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp; Kashmiri red chili: 1 tsp; Garam masala powder: 1 tsp; Salt to taste; Suagr to taste; Oil to cook (mustard oil); Ghee: 1 tsp

ABOUT Methi Chicken RECIPE

Chicken cooked with fresh fenugreek leaves and tempered with fenugreek seeds

Ingredients Serving: 4

Chicken with bone: 700 gm
Fresh methi saag (fenugreek leaves): a bunch
Fenugreek seeds: 1/2 tsp
Dry red chilies: 4-5
Ginger paste: 1 tbsp
Garlic paste: 1 tbsp
Onion (thinly sliced): 1.5 cups
Yogurt: 3/4 cup
Cumin powder: 1 tsp
Coriander powder: 1 tsp
Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp
Kashmiri red chili: 1 tsp
Garam masala powder: 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Suagr to taste
Oil to cook (mustard oil)
Ghee: 1 tsp

Instructions

Take the leaves of the fresh fenugreek, wash well, drain, keep aside
Wash the chicken pieces, pat dry, keep aside
In a kadhai, heat 3 tablespoons of white oil and add dry red chilies and fenugreek seeds, as the seeds change color add onion, cook onion till brown
Add ginger garlic paste, cook for 2 min
Add cumin, coriander, turmeric, kashmiri red chili powder, cook for 2-3 min
Beat the yogurt with a little sugar and add, mix well. Cook for 4-5 min or till oil separates from the spices.
Add the chicken pieces, salt, mix well. cover and cook for 15 mins. the chicken will release lots of water.
Cook over high heat for 5-6 mins. Add garam masala, a pinch of sugar, fresh fenugreek leaves and ghee. mix well, cook for 3-4 min, serve hot.

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