Dum Murgh

Dum Murgh is one of the most authentic dish of Indian cuisine. It's got the most easiest method to prepare. Its simplicity and rich flavors makes this dish irresistibly delicious. 

You will need, Ingredients:

• 800g Chicken

• 3 tbsp Ginger & Garlic paste

• 1 tsp Green chilly paste 

• 15-20 Almonds

• 2 medium sized Onions

• 4 tbsp + to fry Ghee/Oil

• 200g Yogurt 

• Salt to taste

• 2 Bay leaves

• 1 tbsp Coriander powder

• 1 tsp Cumin powder

• 1/4 tsp Green cardamon powder

• Pinch of Nutmeg powder

• 1/4 tsp Cinnamon powder

• 100 ml Fresh cream

Step 1:

Wash and drain chicken. Marinate chicken in yogurt, ginger-garlic and green chilly paste for 2-3 hours in a refrigerator.

Soak almonds in warm water for 10 minutes, peel and grind in a fine paste.

Slice onions and fry in sufficient oil till golden brown. Drain onto an absorbent paper. Cool and grind to a fine paste.

Step 2:

Heat 4 tbsp ghee/oil in a saucepan. Add bay leaves. Add the marinated chicken and cook till the gravy starts boiling. 

Add coriander powder and cumin powder. Mix onions paste and almonds paste dissolved in a half a cup of water. Stir well.

Cover the saucepan with a foil and a lid on top of foil. (Make sure it's covering well so that the steam does not escape) leave it for 15 minutes on a low flame.

Step 3:

Uncover the foil and lid. Sprinkle green cardamon powder, nutmeg powder and cinnamon powder. Stir in fresh cream and turn the heat off.

Serve hot with Basmati rice. Enjoy!