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creamy methi malai murg chicken in a pale green sauce in a wide horizontal shot, served in a brass bowl with naan on the side, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Methi Malai Murg

Tender chicken braised in a fenugreek and cashew cream sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb chicken cubed
  • 2 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup cashews ground
  • 1 onion pureed
  • 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • 2 tbsp oil

Method
 

  1. Heat oil and sauté the onion puree and ginger garlic paste until golden.
  2. Add the chicken and cook until lightly browned.
  3. Stir in the ground cashews and a splash of water and simmer.
  4. Add cream and crushed fenugreek leaves and simmer until the chicken is tender.
  5. Serve hot with naan or as a rich appetizer bite.

Notes

Crush the fenugreek between your palms to release its aroma.