Akhrot Murgh (Indian Walnut Chicken)

Name: Akhrot Murgh (Indian Walnut Chicken)
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 0.5 cup walnuts; 1 lb chicken; 1 tbsp ginger paste; 1 tbsp garlic paste; salt; 1 tsp ground cumin; 0.25 cup yogurt; 1 tbsp oil; 1 medium onion; 1 large tomatoes; 4 green chilies; 1 tsp ground coriander; 2 tbsp cream; 0.25 tsp garam masala

Gently simmered chicken, walnuts and yogurt, warmed with ginger and cumin, a South Asian dish.

1 hr · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

Start cooking mode

Time: Prep 40 min · Cook 20 min · 60 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Grind walnuts into a fine powder using a food processor. Cut chicken into 1/2 inch pieces and place in a bowl.
2
Add ginger paste, garlic paste, salt, half teaspoon cumin and yogurt and mix well. Marinate the chicken for half an hour.
3
Heat oil in a pan, add onion and sauté till lightly browned. Add tomato puree, mix well and continue to sauté till oil separates.
4
Add green chillies and continue to cook for two minutes. Add ground coriander and remaining cumin, mix well and cook for one more minute.
5
Add the marinated chicken, mix well, cover and cook till done. Add walnuts, simmer for two to three minutes. Add fresh cream and garam masala powder and mix well and simmer for two more minutes. Serve hot.