Monday, October 31, 2011

Almond-yoghurt Chicken (Murg Dahiwalla)

One of the most delicious dishes I have ever eaten! Great Flavour!

Ingredients:
1 chicken cut into pieces (with bone)
3 onions finely chopped
1/4 tsp Red chilli powder
A pinch of Garam masala powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp Cumin powder
1 cup beaten Curd
100 gms Almonds 
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
1/2 Cup Milk
Saffron
Salt to taste

Method:  
  1. Soak almonds in milk for 10-15 minutes. Pour mixture into blender till you have a smooth paste. Deep fry a finely chopped onion till crispy and keep aside. Add crisp onions to blender along with milk to make a paste. Soak saffron in water.
  2. Apply ginger-garlic paste on chicken pieces and set aside. In a saucepan, Fry onions and saute spices. Add chicken pieces and coat with mixture. Add beaten curd and some water. 
  3. Allow chicken to cook until half done. Add almond paste and onion paste and cook chicken till done. Add saffron when almost cooked.
  4. Serve with Roti bread or steamed rice.

 


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