Akhrot murgh, also known as walnut chicken, is a delectable North Indian dish that combines the richness of walnuts with tender chicken pieces. The dish is characterized by its creamy, nutty sauce, which is made from a blend of freshly ground walnuts, yogurt, and spices. This flavorful dish can be easily prepared at home with a few simple steps, and it's sure to impress your family and friends.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
AKHROT MURGH (INDIAN WALNUT CHICKEN)
Posted for ZWT6. Adapted from Sanjeev Kapoor's website. Marinated with yogurt and spices and cooked with chilies and onions in a walnut tomato cream sauce. The type of chicken used is not specified, I would use a mix of breasts and thighs.
Provided by noway
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Grind walnuts into a fine powder using a food processor.
- Cut chicken into 1/2 inch pieces and place in a bowl.
- Add ginger paste, garlic paste, salt, half teaspoon cumin and yogurt and mix well. Marinate the chicken for half an hour.
- Heat oil in a pan, add onion and sauté till lightly browned.
- Add tomato puree, mix well and continue to sauté till oil separates.
- Add green chillies and continue to cook for two minutes.
- Add ground coriander and remaining cumin, mix well and cook for one more minute.
- Add the marinated chicken, mix well, cover and cook till done.
- Add walnuts, simmer for two to three minutes. Add fresh cream and garam masala powder and mix well and simmer for two more minutes. Serve hot.
MURGH PULAO (INDIAN CHICKEN WITH BASMATI RICE)
Make and share this Murgh Pulao (Indian Chicken With Basmati Rice) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by noway
Categories Chicken
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cut chicken into 1 inch pieces and place in a bowl.
- Add 1/2 tsp cayenne, salt, half the ginger paste, half the garlic paste and mix. Marinate for fifteen to twenty minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, cloves, green cardamoms, bay leaves and cinnamon. Sauté till fragrant.
- Add onions and sauté until lightly browned.
- Add the remaining ginger paste, garlic paste and cayenne. Stir and sauté for two minutes.
- Add tomatoes, salt, yogurt and continue to sauté for two minutes.
- Add rice, marinated chicken pieces and cilantro and mix well.
- Add chicken stock (or vegetable stock) and bring it to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat and let it cook till both the chicken and rice are done.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 585.5, Fat 29.9, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 91.4, Sodium 269.3, Carbohydrate 48.6, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 6.5, Protein 29.7
MURGH MAKHANI (INDIAN BUTTER CHICKEN)
This is a simple home version of butter chicken, also known as 'murgh' or 'chicken makhani,' a popular dish in Indian restaurants. This is best served with naan, an Indian bread, or you can also serve this with basmati rice.
Provided by DHANO923
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 1h50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Stir the yogurt and tandoori masala powder together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined; add the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour. Drain and discard any excess marinade.
- Puree the onion, ginger, and garlic with the water in a blender until it forms a smooth paste; set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken in the hot oil until lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons in the skillet. Fry the onion paste in the hot oil until the moisture is mostly evaporated, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle the garam masala and chili powder over the mixture; cook 1 minute more. Pour the tomato sauce into the mixture, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook another 5 minutes. Return the chicken to the pan along with the half and half; bring to a boil. Add the butter, fenugreek leaves, and salt; reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until the chicken pieces are no longer pink in the middle, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Cholesterol 179.4 mg, Fat 30.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 38.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 1140.7 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
INDIAN CHICKEN CURRY (MURGH KARI)
This is a really good recipe for spicy Indian chicken curry. It's pretty easy to make and tastes really good!
Provided by Ayshren
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Sprinkle the chicken breasts with 2 teaspoons salt.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat; partially cook the chicken in the hot oil in batches until completely browned. Transfer the browned chicken breasts to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce the heat under the skillet to medium-high; add the onion, garlic, and ginger to the oil remaining in the skillet and cook and stir until the onion turns translucent, about 8 minutes. Stir the curry powder, cumin, turmeric, coriander, cayenne, and 1 tablespoon of water into the onion mixture; allow to heat together for about 1 minute while stirring. Mix the tomatoes, yogurt, 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, and 1 teaspoon salt into the mixture. Return the chicken breast to the skillet along with any juices on the plate. Pour 1/2 cup water into the mixture; bring to a boil, turning the chicken to coat with the sauce. Sprinkle the garam masala and 1 tablespoon cilantro over the chicken.
- Cover the skillet and simmer until the chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Sprinkle with lemon juice to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 94.7 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 38.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1370.4 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
Tips:
- To make sure the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
- If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can also check if the chicken is cooked by piercing it with a knife. If the juices run clear, the chicken is cooked.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
- If you want a crispy coating on the chicken, make sure to fry it in hot oil.
- To make a creamy walnut sauce, grind the walnuts into a fine paste before adding them to the sauce.
- You can also add other vegetables to this dish, such as bell peppers, onions, or carrots.
Conclusion:
Akhrot Murgh is a delicious and easy-to-make Indian dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of chicken, walnuts, and spices creates a flavorful and satisfying meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish is also relatively healthy, as it is made with lean protein and healthy fats. Serve Akhrot Murgh with rice, naan, or roti for a complete meal.
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