Murgh Shahi Korma

Murgh Shahi Korma

Ingredients: 1 kg chicken-skinned and cut into 8 pieces
1/2 cup ghee
2 tsp cumin seeds
1 cup grated onions
2 tbsp poppy seeds-roast and dry separately
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1 tbsp coriander powder
salt to taste
2-3 green chillies-slit
1/4 cup khoya-mashed into a paste with water

Soak for half an hour and grind to a paste
10 cashew nuts
1/4 cup milk
2 tbsp dessicated coconut

Garnish
1/4 cup thick cream
2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves


Method: Heat the ghee in a heavy-based pan and add the cumin seeds.

When the seeds splutter, add the onions and saut?ill light brown. Add the ground paste and saut?gain till the fat separates.

Increase heat, add the chicken pieces, and stir-fry until coated with the masala. Add the turmeric, chilli powder, garam masala, coriander powder, salt and the green chillies. Stir-fry to mix well.

Add 2 cups of water and the milk paste, bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes or till the chicken is tender.

Serve hot, garnished with the cream and coriander leaves.