Dum Methi Murgh

Ingredients list for Dum Methi Murgh

• 750 grams Chicken cut into 2 inch pieces on the bone
• 2 teaspoons Kasuri Methi
• 2 tablespoons ghee
• 6-8 black peppercorns
• 3-4 Green cardamoms
• 1-2 cloves
• 1 star anise
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• 1 black cardamom
• 3-4 green chillies slit
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 tablespoon Garlic Paste
• 1 tablespoon ginger paste
• 3/4 cup yogurt
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons Almond Paste
• Readymade dough for sealing

Method

1. Heat ghee in a deep non-stick pan, add black peppercorns, green cardamoms, cloves, star anise, cinnamon stick, and black cardamom and sauté till fragrant.
2. Add green chillies and sauté for a minute. Add onion, mix and sauté till translucent. Add garlic paste and ginger paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
3. Take chicken in a bowl, add yogurt, turmeric powder and salt and mix well. Transfer this into the pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes on high heat.
4. Reduce the heat, add almond paste and kasuri methi and mix well. Add ½ cup water and mix.
5. Seal the rim of the pan with the dough and cover with a lid. Cook for 15-20 minutes, switch the heat off and transfer the gravy into a serving bowl. Serve hot.