Shahi Murgh Recipe
Ingredients
Experience the opulence of Shahi Murgh, a rich and aromatic chicken dish with a blend of special spices and creamy cashew-pistachio paste. Serve this regal delight with your favourite bread or rice.
For the Special Powder:
- 2 tbsp Cashew Nuts
- 2 tbsp Pistachios
- 1 1/2 tbsp Sesame Seeds
For Marinating the Chicken:
- 1 kg Chicken
- Special Powder (from above)
- 2 tbsp Ginger & Garlic Paste
- 2 tsp Cumin Seeds (heaped)
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- 1 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder
- 1/2 tsp Green Cardamom Powder
- A pinch of Saffron (mixed with 4 tbsp milk)
- 1 cup Yogurt
Other Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup Ghee
- 2 Large Onions (ground)
- 6 Green Chillies (bulleted)
- Handful of Fresh Coriander
Instructions
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Shahi Murgh Recipe
1. Prepare the Special Powder:
- In a blender, combine cashew nuts, pistachios, and sesame seeds. Grind them into a fine powder. Set aside.
2. Marinate the Chicken:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken with the special powder, ginger & garlic paste, cumin seeds, turmeric, red chilli powder, salt, garam masala powder, green cardamom powder, saffron-infused milk, and yogurt. Mix thoroughly and marinate for 1 to 2 hours.
3. Sauté Onions in Ghee:
- Heat ghee in a pan over high flame. Add the ground onions and fry until they turn golden brown.
4. Cook the Marinated Chicken:
- Add the marinated chicken to the pan and sauté in the ghee until it changes color and becomes fragrant.
5. Simmer and Tenderise:
- Pour in 1 cup of water, mix well, cover, and simmer on low to medium heat until the chicken becomes tender, and the ghee starts to separate.
6. Add Spices and Herbs:
- Stir in green chillies and fresh coriander. Mix well to incorporate the flavours.
7. Serve Royalty on a Plate:
- Shahi Murgh is ready to be served! Enjoy this regal chicken dish with your choice of roti, naan, paratha, or rice.
Indulge in the royal flavours of Shahi Murgh, a dish that epitomises opulence and taste. Create a memorable dining experience with this recipe!
