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MURGHI AUR ALOO ( CHICKEN AND POTATO CURRY)



Murghi Aur Aloo ( Chicken and Potato Curry) image

Wonderful curry, my friend gave me this recipe after dinner at his house. The use of nuts, cream and saffron make this a bit special.

Provided by Brian Holley

Categories     Curries

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

3 lbs skinless chicken pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1 inch cube fresh ginger, chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
4 dried red chilies
2 black cardamom pods, seeds only
6 cloves
2 cinnamon sticks, broken up
6 black peppercorns
1 tablespoon white poppy seeds
12 cashew nuts
4 tablespoons cold water
2 ounces butter
1 ounce coriander leaves, chopped
2 fresh green chilies, halved and seeded
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 pint warm water
1/2 teaspoon saffron strand
1 lb small potato, peeled and halved
5 ounces fresh single cream
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 hardboiled egg, quatered

Steps:

  • Mash the salt with the ginger and garlic to make a pulp.
  • Grind the cumin seeds, red chillies, cardamom seeds, cloves, cinnamon sticks and peppercorn together to make a powder.
  • Grind the poppy seeds and the cashew nuts together. Mix all of the ground ingredients with the 4 tbsp of cold water, to make a paste.
  • In a heavy pot melt the butter over low heat,.
  • and cook the ginger/garlic pulp for 3 mins stirring all the time.
  • Add the spice paste and cook for 3 mins, stir.
  • Add the chicken and cook till it changes colour 6 minutes.
  • Add the coriander leaves,green chillie, and turmeric. Stir-fry for 3 miins.
  • Add the water, bring to the boil, add the saffron, cover the pot and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add the potatoes and cook till tender 20 minutes.
  • Stir the cream and lemon juice into the pot and cook uncovered for 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with the eggs.
  • serve with plain boiled rice and a vegetable curry to make this a meal to remember.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.1, Fat 27, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 250.8, Sodium 839, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 5.9, Protein 39.8

ALOO CHICKEN



Aloo Chicken image

Make and share this Aloo Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by roja khan

Categories     Pakistani

Time 50m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

250 g skinless chicken
250 g potatoes (peeled and cut into big cubes)
1 large onion, sliced
1 tomatoes, chopped
6 garlic cloves (peeled)
1/2 inch gingerroot, minced
1/4 tablespoon garam masala
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
3 -4 cups water (for gravy)
salt
2 tablespoons oil

Steps:

  • Cut the chicken into 2-3inch pieces.Put the onions,garlic,ginger,salt, chili powder, ground coriander, chicken and 1,1/2cups water in a heavy based pot. cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the meat is half cook.
  • Add oil ,tomatoes and potatoes and cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • then add 3-4 cup water for gravy.and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until potatoes is tender.then sprinkle Garam Masala.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.3, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 70.8, Sodium 82, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 4, Protein 29

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