Afghani Chicken

Updated at: Sat, 04 Nov 2023 13:15:45 GMT

Step 1

For Paste

Step 2

In a bowl, add coriander leaves, green chili, ginger, garlic, white onions, salt to taste and oil.

Step 3

Transfer it into a grinder jar and grind into a smooth paste and keep it aside for further use.

Step 4

For Curd Mixture

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, add curd and prepared paste.

Step 6

Now, add turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala and fenugreek leaves and mix it well.

Step 7

For Marination

Step 8

Firstly make slits on both sides of chicken drumsticks and thighs using a sharp knife. The slits should not be too deep.

Step 9

Now, add half a quantity of prepared curd mixture and mix it well.

Step 10

Let it marinate for 25-30 minutes.

Step 11

For Roasting Chicken

Step 12

Heat a pan on medium heat. When the pan becomes hot enough, add chicken pieces one by one. Add ghee.

Step 13

Roast the pieces well from one side till golden brown and flip them one by one and fry from the other side as well.

Step 14

For Gravy

Step 15

In a deep pot, add ghee, once it gets hot add bayleaf, cinnamon stick, green cardamom and let it splutter well.

Step 16

Now, add prepared curd mixture.

Step 17

Let the gravy cook on medium heat for about 7-8 minutes while stirring occasionally.

Step 18

Now, add roasted chicken and water.

Step 19

Let the chicken cook in the gravy on medium heat for about 10 minutes.

Step 20

Transfer it into a serving dish, garnish it with coriander sprig, ginger julienne and serve hot with roti.

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