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Methi Malai Chicken Recipe

Aarthi
Delicious and creamy methi malai chicken which taste great with rice or roti. This gravy goes perfect with pulao as well.
4.67 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Oil - 3 tblsp
  • Cumin Seeds / Shahi Jeera - 1 tsp
  • Onion - 2 chopped finely
  • Ginger Garlic paste - 1 tblsp
  • Green Chillies - 4 slit
  • Chicken - 500 grams
  • Salt to taste
  • Yogurt / Curd - 1 cup
  • Garam Masala Powder - 2 tsp
  • Pepper Powder - 2 tsp
  • Kasuri Methi Leaves - ¼ cup
  • Fresh Cream - ½ cup

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a pan. Add in shahi jeera and let it sizzle.
  • Add in onions, cook till golden.
  • Add in ginger garlic paste, green chillies and mix well.
  • Add in chicken and mix well.
  • Add in salt, turmeric and mix well.
  • Add in yogurt and mix well. Cover and cook till chicken is done.
  • Add in pepper powder, garam masala powder and mix well.
  • Add in cream and mix well.
  • Take it off the heat and serve.
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