Methi Chicken or Methi Murgh (Chicken with Fenugreek Leaves)

Methi Murgh or Methi Chicken is a very simple chicken recipe with an outstanding flavor.  You can prepare it for any festive party as your guests will just indulge in the taste or can have it in your Sunday brunch as you can introduce the goodness of methi leaves to your kids in a tasty manner.

Ingredients:

• 500 gm Chicken cut in medium pieces
• 1/2 cup card
• 1/2 cup methi leaves
• 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1/4 tsp Red chili powder
• 2 tbsp Mustard Oil
• 1/4 cup raw garam masala (cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper, clove) 
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 2 tsp ginger garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
• 1/2 tsp Coriander powder
• 6-7 green chillis
• 1/2 tsp ghee
• Salt to taste

How to Prepare (Step by step Recipe)

Wash & soak the methi leaves & keep them separate.
Wash the chicken pieces properly & marinate them with little salt & card.
Heat little mustard oil in a deep pan and add the methi leaves.
Saute them for a minute & take them out of the pan.
Now in that pan, pour 2 tbsp oil & add the raw garam masalas.
Let the aroma comes out of the spices & then add the chopped onions.
Stir them well until they turn golden brown & add the chopped tomatoes.
Now one by one add all the spices & mix properly.
Add the marinated chicken to that spice-mix & stir well.
Cook covered until the chicken get softened.
Now remove the cover & fry them in medium flame.
Add little water & the saute methi leaves & check for salt & spice.
Add little ghee & Cook covered for 5 minute.
Serve hot with Paratha or rice.

Tips: Use a non-stick cookware to fry the chicken properly and give the dish a perfect look.