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Dahi Murg - Yogurt Chicken Curry

Course Chicken
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 1 kg chicken skin removed and cut into meduim sized pcs
  • 250 ml yogurt
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 pc clove
  • 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
  • 3 large onions sliced thinly
  • 1 tbsp ginger paste
  • 1 tbsp garlic paste
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp coriander leaves I didn't use
  • Curry leaves for garnishing
  • 3 green chillies slit, for garnishing

Instructions

  • Marinate the chicken with the yogurt and all the spice powder and keep for 30 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a pan, fry the whole spices and cumin for 30 seconds.
  • Add the onion and cook till golden brown.
  • Add the ginger and garlic pastes and saute for a minute.
  • Add the marinated chicken along with the marinade and bring to a boil. (Add water if you require a thinner gravy - I didn't add.).
  • Cover and cook till the chicken is done, stirring occasionally.
  • Garnish with the coriander leaves, curry leaves and split green chillies. Serve hot with rice or roti.