Amritsari Murgh Masala, Amritsari chicken

Amritsari Chicken

Amritsari Chicken Recipe | Amritsari chicken Masala | Amritsari Murgh Masala | Punjabi Chicken |

Description:-

Amritsari Chicken Masala is an authentic Punjabi dish, chicken is simply made in the unique amritsari gravy and flavored with fresh cream, butter and fresh tomatoes. Also known as chicken makhani or murgh, this dish is a very famous recipe in the Indian restaurants. The unique colour of the gravy comes from the tomato puree. The delicious dish can be made easily at home as it does not require too many ingredients or Indian spices.This is an easy recipe that you can cook at home with simple steps and serve for dinner parties and celebratory occasions. Loved by kids and adults alike, you can serve this chicken recipe with naan, parathe or even cooked rice.

Ingredients:-

• 500 gram Chicken pieces (boneless)
• 2 tsp Ginger paste
• 2 tsp Garlic paste
• 3 tsp Sour curd
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 2 tsp Vinegar
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 1 tsp Cumin powder
• 1/2 Onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder
• to taste Salt
• For the gravy:
• 6 Tomatoes
• 1 1/2 tbsp Butter
• 1 tsp Red chilli powder
• 1 tsp Ginger , finely chopped
• 1 Green chilli , finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp Orange color
• 2 1/2 tbsp Fresh cream
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 1 tsp Cumin powder
• 1 tsp Sugar
• to taste Salt
• For garnishing:
• 2 Green chilies, chopped
• 1 tbsp Butter
• 2 tbsp Fresh cream
• Fresh coriander leaves
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Directions :-

1. Blend tomatoes to a puree.
2. Mix all the ingredients for marination to make a paste.
3. Smear the chicken pieces with the paste and let it marinate for 2 hours.
4. Heat butter in a heavy bottom wok and add the marinated chicken to it.
5. Cook till the chicken is tender.
6. In a saucepan, heat butter and add red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, ginger, salt and chopped green chilli.
7. Fry for some time.
8. Add tomato puree, orange color, fresh cream and cook on medium flame till the puree thickens.
9. Add the puree to the tender chicken along with sugar and cream.
10. Let it simmer for about 25 minutes.
11. Garnish with fresh cream, finely chopped green chillies and coriander leaves.
12. Serve with naan or rice.