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Aamras Murgh (Chicken in Mango Yoghurt Gravy)

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • Chicken – 1 kg boneless pieces
  • Marinade:
  • Yoghurt – 1 cup
  • Salt – to season
  • Green chillies – 2 minced
  • Ginger paste – 1 tsp
  • Pepper powder – 1 tsp
  • Saffron – 4-5 threads
  • Gravy:
  • Ghee – 3-4 tbsp
  • Cumin seeds – ½ tsp
  • Dry red chilli – 3
  • Cardamom – 2
  • Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
  • Coriander/cumin paste – ½ tbsp
  • Ripe mango pulp – 1 cup
  • Salt – to season
  • Hing/asafetida – a pinch
  • Dried kasuri methi/fenugreek leaves – ¾ ths tsp

Instructions

  • Prepare the marinade by mixing together ingredients under 2.
  • Coat the chicken pieces well. Leave it overnight if possible or at least for 2 hours before preparation.
  • In a kadai/pan, heat ghee and add cumin seeds, dry red chillies and cardamom.
  • Then add the chicken pieces with the marinade; mix well and bring to boil over medium heat.
  • Add the rest of the spices and mango pulp. Season with salt and add water if necessary for the gravy. Cook till the chicken pieces are juicy and succulent.
  • Heat ghee in a small pan and temper hing and kasuri methi. Take care not to burn and add this to the top of the dish to complete it.
  • Serve hot with rice or roti