Methi Chicken Curry

Murgh methi is a dish prepared with chicken combined with fresh methi (fenugreek) leaves.  It is the distinct flavor of the fresh methi that gives a unique taste and enhances the flavor to the chicken. The aroma of the dish is very aromatic and intoxicating.

Fenugreek proves to be a very good agent in reducing bad cholesterol from the body. It purifies blood and helps in flushing out the harmful toxins. Fenugreek seeds are useful in improving memory power too. This herb is very effective in losing weight. The fiber in fenugreek fills the stomach, even when consumed in a little amount. They help prevent wrinkles, blackheads, pimples, dryness and rashes. Not only does fenugreek help prevent hair loss, it helps preventing dandruff, keeps the hair lice free and make it black and shiny.

Methi chicken is protein enriched chicken cooked with fresh methi leaves rich in calcium, potassium and iron. It’s a healthy dish, looks beautiful and tastes delicious. Normally fresh fenugreek leaves are best but if not available they also use the Kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves) to prepare the Methi chicken.

Ingredients:

Chicken- ½ kg

Oil-2 tbsp

Oinion-2 nos

Ginger garlic paste-1 tbsp

Tomato- 2 nos

Turmeric powder- ½ tsp

Chilly powder-2 tsp

Coriander powder- 1 ½ tsp

Garam masala powder- ½ tsp

Salt - to taste

Methi leaves (fresh or dried) – ½ cup

Preparation Method:

1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan; sauté onions until transparent
2. Add ginger garlic paste and sauté until raw smell goes off.
3. Add chopped tomato pieces and sauté until mashed well.
4. Add Turmeric all the powders one by one after mixing well in each addition.
5. Add chicken pieces and salt.
6. Cook covered for 15 minutes (stir occasionally).
7. Add ¼ cup of boiling water in to it and cook for another 10minutes until oil floats on top.
8. Add methi leaves in to the curry.
9. Mix well for a minute and switch off the flame.