Methi Chicken Curry
Methi Chicken Curry
5 from 2 votes
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
This Methi Chicken Curry combines tender bone-in chicken with fresh fenugreek leaves in a rich, aromatic North Indian masala, creating earthy, complex flavours perfect for roti or rice.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories390kcal
Carbs12g
Fat26g
Saturates6g
Sugars3g
Protein26g
Fibre3g

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Chicken bone-in, medium pieces
  • 2 tbsp Mustard Oil for authentic flavour
  • 2 Onions finely chopped
  • 1 Tomato pureed
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Paste fresh
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Paste fresh
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Chilli Powder
  • 0.5 tsp Garam Masala
  • 200 g Fresh Methi Leaves washed and chopped
  • 150 ml Water
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh Coriander Leaves for garnish

Instructions

  • Marinate chicken with half ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, red chilli powder, and salt for 30 minutes.
  • Heat mustard oil until smoking, add cumin and fennel seeds; sizzle 30 seconds.
  • Add onions and sauté until golden brown.
  • Add remaining ginger-garlic paste, cook 1–2 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato puree and cook until oil separates.
  • Add coriander powder, turmeric, red chilli powder, and salt; fry 1 minute.
  • Add marinated chicken, sear on high for 5 minutes.
  • Add water, cover, simmer 20 minutes.
  • Add methi leaves, cook 5–7 minutes until wilted.
  • Sprinkle garam masala, stir gently, cook 1 minute.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.

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