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Methi Dahi Murgh/Chicken with Fenugreek and Yoghurt

 

Straight from my kitchen this easy to cook and fuss free Methi Dahi Murgh is instant hit through the years. When I can’t think of anything to make with chicken then this luscious chicken curry comes to my rescue and somehow my loyal family and friends haven’t got tired of this dish! All thanks to my paternal aunt who’s an army wife who had taught me this curry light years back.

The best part of this curry is that it’s a totally fuss free dish, no need of caramelising onions or grinding any pastes, just chop everything and throw into the wok with a sprinkling of garam masala and a heavenly, creamy, delicious chicken is ready. I love the flavour and aroma of the fresh Fenugreek or Methi which gives a nice punch to the dish with the tartness as well as creaminess of the yogurt.

I prefer not putting any Cumin or Coriander as I feel it will suppress the flavour of fenugreek, rather a little sprinkle of garama masala does compliment the curry very nicely. Once you taste this delightful Chicken curry I am sure you will add it to your repertoire. Enjoy the curry with Naan Chapatis ,Paratha or any Indian flatbread.

 


Methi Dahi Murgh/Chicken with Fenugreek and Yoghurt
Print Recipe
A Indian style fuss free Chicken curry with the aromatic fresh fenugreek, creamy yogurt and garam masala in a luscious tomato gravy.
Servings Prep Time
4 serving 20 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
30 minutes 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 serving 20 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
30 minutes 30 minutes
Methi Dahi Murgh/Chicken with Fenugreek and Yoghurt
Print Recipe
A Indian style fuss free Chicken curry with the aromatic fresh fenugreek, creamy yogurt and garam masala in a luscious tomato gravy.
Servings Prep Time
4 serving 20 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
30 minutes 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 serving 20 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
30 minutes 30 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: serving
Instructions
  1. Clean the chicken and marinate with half the turmeric powder, salt and chilli powder mentioned for 30 mins.
  2. Take oil in a wok and when it's hot add the chopped onions and fry till they turn translucent.
  3. Add the ginger-garlic paste and cook in a medium flame till the raw smell goes away.
  4. Add the tomatoes and 3/4 th of the chopped methi, turmeric, chilli powder and salt. Cook well till the masala starts leaving the oil from the sides and the methi doesn't taste bitter.
  5. Now add the marinated chicken and the rest of the chopped methi. Cook for 10-15 mins or till the chicken is almost cooked without covering the wok.
  6. Sprinkle the garam masala powder and stir fry for a minute.
  7. Mix the besan with the the yoghurt and whisk it nicely so that no lumps remain.
  8. Finally add the yoghurt mix to the cooked chicken and mix properly. Cook for a minute or two and turn off the flame.
  9. My Tip: The besan is mixed with the yoghurt so that the yoghurt doesn't curdle when added to the chicken. It gives a nice, robust gravy to the dish.
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6 thoughts on “Methi Dahi Murgh/Chicken with Fenugreek and Yoghurt”

  • One of my favourite … I make it mostly in winter when fresh fenugreek leaves are available in market… excellent !

  • Saswati, this chicken recipe sounds too good and full of flavour. I think I came here at the wrong time, lunch time….. I am salivating seeing ur dish.

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