Go Green with Chicken

Murgh Hara Bhara

GREEN is the buzz word nowadays. Well the words Chicken and Green do not really go together. But hey, there’s still a way to go green with chicken. Want to know how? Keep reading and you’ll find out :)

Firstly, does the name “Murgh Hara Bhara” intimidate you?  The good news is there’s no reason to feel that way. This is one of the easiest recipes with chicken. Find out how!!

Ingredients:

Chicken - 1 kg

Onion – 1 large, finely chopped

Coriander Leaves - 1 cup, chopped

Mint Leaves - 1/2 cup, chopped

Curry Leaves - 1/4 cup, chopped
Green Chilies - 1 tbsp, chopped

Thick Curd – 2 cups, beaten smooth

Garlic – 4 – 5 pods

Ginger – Half a thumb size piece, chopped

Chili Powder - 2 tsp

Garam Masala Powder - 1 tsp

Dhanya and Jeera Powder – 1 tsp

Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp
Ground Pepper - 1/2 tsp

Oil – 3 to 4 tbsp

Butter – 1 tbsp

Water – 1 ½ to 2 cups

Salt - 2 tsp or as per taste

Method:

1. Clean the chicken and cut it into small to medium pieces.

2. Grind the coriander leaves, mint leaves, curry leaves, green chilies, ginger and garlic in to a thick paste.

3. Marinate the chicken with the paste made, curd, chili powder, dhanya jeera powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, pepper and a pinch of salt. Keep aside till needed.

                   

4. In a wok, saute the finely chopped onion till it caramelizes.

5. Once the onions are ready, add the marinated chicken, salt to taste and water.

6. Mix the contents thoroughly and cover the wok.

7. Let the chicken cook on a medium flame until it becomes tender and thick gravy is formed. (Keep stirring in between though).

8. Once the chicken pieces become tender and all the spices get properly mixed in to the gravy, add butter and let it simmer for about 2 – 3 minutes.

9. Take it off the flame and serve hot with rice or rotis.