Awadi Dahi Murg (Chicken in Yogurt Gravy)

Basically, it's similar to a chicken curry, but it's much tastier. It could also be made with fish instead of chicken.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 862 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon salt
• ½ cup corn oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 2 tablespoons ground turmeric
• 1 (32 ounce) container plain yogurt
• 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes
• 1 (1 1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, chopped
• ½ cup ground coriander
• 2 ½ cups chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons chopped green chiles

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the ginger, garlic, turmeric, chili powder, and coriander in a blender; blend into a smooth paste.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the fenugreek seeds in the oil until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes; stir in the paste; cook until the oil separates from the mixture, about 20 minutes. Mix in the yogurt, cilantro, chilies, and salt; cook until thick, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the chicken; cook for 10 minutes.