Dahi ka Murgh | Chicken in Thick Yogurt Sauce

"Dahi ka Murgh" is one of the most simplest and easiest chicken recipes, loaded with luscious creaminess of the yogurt and a perfect balance of flavors that are sure to tickle your taste buds. In case you have some guests coming up at a short notice, this makes for a perfect dish to put in place just in a whiff of time. And the best part is, it does not even require any fancy ingredients, tasting simply awesome with some rice, plain chapati or naan.

Dahi ka Murgh


Ingredients

Chicken (on bone) - 500 grams
Whisked yogurt (preferably Greek yogurt) - 2 cups
Slit green chilies - 2 to 3
Lemon juice - 1 tbsp
Minced garlic - 2 tsp
Minced ginger - 1 tsp
Bay leaf - 1
Black cardamom - 2
Cloves - 4 to 5
Black pepper corns - 5 to 6
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Cinnamon stick - 1 inch
Dried whole red chili - 1 to 2
Salt - as per taste
Red chili powder - 2 tsp
Roasted cumin powder - 2 tsp
Garam masala powder - 1 tsp
Kasoori methi powder - 2 tsp
Vegetable oil - 1/2 tbsp

Dahi ka Murgh


Method

1. Prick the chicken pieces with fork all around.
2. Marinade it with yogurt, lemon juice, salt, red chili powder, roasted cumin powder and kasoori methi powder and rest in fridge for about an hour.
3. Next, in a wok, heat the oil and add to it, bay leaf, cumin seeds, dried whole red chilies, cloves, black pepper corns, cinnamon and cardamom.
4. When the whole spices start changing the color, add in chopped ginger, garlic and green chilies.
5. Cook for a minute or two and then add in the marinaded chicken along with all the yogurt.
6. Cook on high flame for 3 to 4 minutes, after which cover the lid and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and gravy gets thickened.
7. Season with garam masala and kasoori methi powder. Serve hot garnished with some lemon wedges and chopped coriander.

Dahi ka Murgh

Dahi ka Murgh
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