Indian Cooking Recipe: Murgh Makhan
The following are the instructions on how to cook delicious Indian food: Murgh Makhan
Ingredients:
a. 3lb chicken
2. 4 cloves garlic
a. medium fresh green chili
b. 2 inch piece ginger
c. c. onion, finely chopped
d. cardamom pods
e. cloves
3. Total butter: 1 stick
Method of Preparation:
CUT one 3-lb chicken, skin removed, into 10 pieces.
COMBINE and process for 15 seconds: 4 garlic cloves, halved 1 medium fresh hot green chili, seeded, one 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled, coarsely chopped
ADD and process 15 seconds: 2 cups finely chopped onions
ADD and process 15 seconds: 8 cardamom pods, cracked 9 cloves
SET ASIDE. HEAT in large saucepan/ skillet: 3 Tablespoons butter (heat until foam is going down)
BROWN on medium heat: 1/2 the chicken pieces ("lightly browned on all sides) Transfer to plate, repeat with 3 more tablespoons butter and remaining chicken.
ADD TO PAN and cook, stirring constantly: The rest the butter the garlic/onion/spice mixture Cook it for 10 minutes or until liquid has evaporated.
ADD and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly: 2 teaspoons cumin seeds 1 teaspoon chili powder (unspiced ground chili peppers) one 1 1/2 inch piece cinnamon stick
ADD and cook, stirring often, 10 minutes: One 16 ounce can whole tomatoes, chopped, with juice 1/2 teaspoon salt (sounds silly, with that in butter and tomatoes)
ADD: The chicken and its juices
REDUCE HEAT to low, cook covered 30 minutes, until chicken is tender and sauce is thickened.
GARNISH WITH: 1/4 cup fresh coriander (for 6)
