How to make Chicken Methi -
Chicken cooked with fresh fenugreek leaves.
This recipe has featured on the show Khanakhazana.
Main Ingredients : Chicken (चिकन), Fresh fenugreek leaves (methi) (ताज़ी मेथी)
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Main Course Chicken
For more recipes related to Chicken Methi checkout Chicken Tetrazini, Kolhapuri Chicken, Chicken Makhani, Chicken Chettinaad . You can also find more Main Course Chicken recipes like Chicken Teriyaki With Ginger Spring Onions Supreme Chicken Chicken Kofta Chicken Dhansaak
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Methi is certainly not the most popular green leafy vegetable out there, but this recipe will make you love it. Chicken pieces on the bone cooked in a curry made with aromatic masalas and fresh methi leaves. The final sprinkling of kasuri methi at the end elevates the dish. Have it with simple chapatis or steamed rice.
Prep Time : 31-40 minutes
Cook time : 26-30 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Spicy
Ingredients for Chicken Methi Recipe
Chicken 750 grams
Fresh fenugreek leaves (methi) 3 medium
Ginger 2 inch pieces
Green chilli 3
Fresh coriander leaves a few
Oil 2 tablespoons
Bay leaves 2 leaves
Green cardamom 5
Black cardamom 2
Cloves 3
Cinnamon 1 inch stick
Black peppercorns 5
Garlic paste 2 tablespoons
Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon
Coriander powder 1 tablespoon
Yogurt 1 cup
Dry fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) 2 tablespoons
Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Method
Step 1
Clean, skin, wash and cut chicken into medium sized pieces. Peel, wash and chop onions. Peel, wash and chop ginger. Remove stems, wash and chop green chillies. Wash and chop coriander leaves.
Step 2
Heat oil in a pan. Add bay leaves, green cardamoms, black cardamoms, cloves, cinnamon and peppercorns. Sauté until cardamoms start to crackle.
Step 3
Add onions and cook until translucent and soft. Make sure to stir continuously. Add ginger, garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and chopped green chillies. Sauté for a minute.
Step 4
Add chicken pieces and beaten yogurt and cook on high heat for seven to eight minutes. Add kasoori methi and three-fourth cup of water.
Step 5
Cover the pan and cook on low heat for ten minutes. Add garam masala powder, salt and mix properly. Serve hot garnished with chopped fresh coriander leaves.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 1409 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 45.3 gm
Protein : 206.2 gm
Fat : 44.9 gm
Other : 0
Best Cooked In
Wonderchef Granite Wok with Lid 20cm
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