Description
Methi chicken brings together aromatic Indian spices and tender chicken in a luscious curry that dances with herbal notes. Fragrant fenugreek leaves elevate this classic dish, promising a delightful journey through rich, complex flavors you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 400–500 grams (14–17.6 ounces) bone-in chicken pieces
- 70 grams (2.5 ounces) full-fat yogurt
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1.5 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste
- 1.5 teaspoons coriander powder
- 1.5 teaspoons cumin powder
- 0.25 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
- 3 green chilies, ground or chopped
Cooking Base and Herbs:
- 0.25 cup (55 grams) oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 70 grams (2.5 ounces) fresh fenugreek, chopped
- 150 milliliters (5 fluid ounces) water
Instructions
- Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and caramelize onions until deep golden brown, releasing their sweet aroma.
- Introduce chicken pieces and aromatic ginger-garlic paste, searing on high heat until meat turns opaque and sealed.
- Incorporate yogurt, creating a rich base with turmeric, red chili powder, and sliced green chilies, stirring continuously until oil separates and sauce thickens.
- Pour measured water, reduce flame to low, cover the pan, and allow chicken to simmer gently for approximately 25 minutes, ensuring tender meat.
- Remove lid, fold in fresh chopped fenugreek leaves, and continue cooking until leaves wilt and curry reaches desired consistency with concentrated flavors.
- Taste and calibrate seasoning with salt and additional spices, garnishing with fresh cilantro before serving alongside steamed basmati rice or warm naan bread.
Notes
- Choose fresh, vibrant green methi leaves for the most robust flavor and nutritional punch.
- Reduce cooking time slightly if using tender methi leaves to prevent bitterness and maintain their delicate texture.
- Swap regular yogurt with dairy-free alternatives like coconut or almond yogurt for a vegan-friendly version of the dish.
- Control spice levels by adjusting green chili quantity or removing seeds for a milder taste that suits different palates.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 352 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg