ROYAL CHICKEN COOKED IN YOGURT

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An elegant Indian chicken curry that may be served to the family or at a grand party. Rice is the ideal accompaniment.

Provided by Madhur Jaffrey

Categories     Curry     Chicken     Yogurt     Cardamom     Cinnamon     Clove     Almond     Raisin     Cilantro     Dinner     Quick & Easy

Yield Serve 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (Chinese parsley, fresh green coriander)
3 1/2 pounds chicken, cut into serving portions
1/4 cup vegetable oil
8 cardamom pods
6 whole cloves
2-inch stick cinnamon
3 bay leaves
2 1/2 tablespoons blanched, slivered almonds
2 1/2 tablespoons golden raisins

Steps:

  • Put the yogurt into a bowl. Beat it lightly until it is smooth and creamy. Add 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, some black pepper, the ground cumin, ground coriander, cayenne, and cilantro. Mix and set aside.
  • Using the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, season the chicken pieces on both sides and sprinkle on some freshly ground black pepper.
  • Put the oil in a wide, preferably nonstick pan and set over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, put in the cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon, and bay leaves. Stir once and put in some of the chicken pieces, only as many as the pan will hold easily in a single layer. Brown on both sides and remove to a large bowl. Brown all the chicken pieces this way and transfer them to the bowl. Put the almonds and raisins into the same hot oil. Stir quickly. The almonds should turn golden and the raisins should plump up, which will happen very fast. Then put the chicken and its accumulated juices back into the pan. Add the seasoned yogurt. Stir to mix and bring to a simmer. Cover, turn the heat to low, and simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring once or twice during this time. Remove the cover, turn the heat up a bit, and reduce the sauce until it is thick and just clings to the chicken pieces. Turn the chicken pieces over gently as you do this.

Antonia Vlad
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This was the best yogurt chicken I've ever had! The chicken was so tender and the yogurt sauce was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


saheed ademola
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Overall, I thought this recipe was pretty good. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the yogurt sauce was flavorful. I would make it again, but I would probably make a few changes to the recipe.


Lay lay Hogan
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This dish was a bit too time-consuming for me. I would have liked a quicker and easier recipe.


rah im
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me. I would have preferred a milder yogurt sauce.


Muhammad Alameen Abubakar
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the yogurt sauce. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


NRH CT SCAN
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I'm not a big fan of yogurt, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the yogurt sauce was surprisingly delicious. I would definitely make this again.


kalani aluthgama
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This was the first time I've ever made yogurt chicken, and it turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the yogurt sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Kimberly Tuck
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I would have liked a simpler recipe with fewer ingredients.


Nak Bahadar
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The yogurt sauce was a bit too runny for my liking. I would have preferred a thicker sauce.


Nazik Hassan Babiker
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. I would have liked a bit more vegetables or something to balance out the creaminess of the yogurt sauce.


Emon Kumar
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always so tender and juicy, and the yogurt sauce is so creamy and flavorful. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


galri gamer 45
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked in about 30 minutes. The yogurt sauce was also very good, and I served it over rice.


Nazim Annad
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the yogurt sauce was delicious. I would try this recipe again, but I would cook the chicken for a shorter amount of time.


Cliffton Tadiwanashe
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I would have liked a bit more spice or seasoning.


MD Rahib
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I've tried many yogurt chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken was cooked to perfection, and the yogurt sauce was tangy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again!


Jiskani Majid Ali
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This yogurt chicken was simply delightful! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the yogurt sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with rice and a side of roasted vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.