Amritsar, Punjab, India is well-known for its traditional and cultural Punjab cuisines. Amritsari Murg Makhani or Punjabi Chicken Recipe is one of the most famous Punjabi Indian foods. Most of Indian Punjabis prefer cooking, eating and serving this chicken recipe to the guests throughout the year.
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Ingredients You Need:
Amritsari Murg Makhani | Punjabi Chicken Recipe
Ingredients you need to prepare Amritsari Murg Makhani are;
1) Marination:
- Boneless chicken pieces up to 500 grams
- Ginger paste 2 tsp
- Cumin powder 1 tsp
- Vinegar 2 tsp
- Garlic paste 2 tsp
- Fresh lemon juice 1 tsp
- Sour curd 3 tsp
- Coriander powder 1 tsp
- Red chili powder 1 ½ tsp
- Half chopped onion
- Salt according to need
2) Gravy Requirements:
Amritsari Murg Makhani | Punjabi Chicken Recipe
- Butter up to 1 ½ tsp
- Tomatoes up to 6
- Red chili powder 1 tsp
- Well chopped ginger 1 tsp
- Chopped green chili 1 tsp
- Orange color ¼ tsp
- Sugar 1 tsp
- Fresh cream up to 2 ½ tsp
- Cumin powder 1 tsp
- Coriander powder 1 tsp
- Salt just for taste
3) Ingredients to Garnish:
Amritsari Murg Makhani | Punjabi Chicken Recipe
- 2 chopped green chili
- Fresh cream up to 2 tsp
- Butter 1 tsp
- Fresh and green coriander leaves
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Preparation Method:
Amritsari Murg Makhani | Punjabi Chicken Recipe
It is simple and easy to cook Amritsari Murg Makhani. Following directions will help you to prepare the best recipe with lasting taste.
Grind 6 tomatoes to the puree
Prepare a paste of all ingredients required for marination
Coat the chicken pieces well with this paste and let them marinate for 2 hours
Heat the butter in a thick bottom wok and pour in the marinated chicken
Keep the chicken cooking until it becomes tender
Heat the butter in a saucepan and add powder of red chili, salt, cumin, ginger, chopped green chili, and coriander powder
Fry it for few minutes
Add fresh cream, tomatoes puree, and orange color and continue cooking until puree becomes thick
Mix sugar and cream, while adding tender chicken into the thick puree
Keep it simmering for 25 minutes
Garnish the recipe with fresh cream, coriander leaves, and chopped green chili
Serve Amritsari Murg Makhani or Punjabi Chicken Recipe with butter to guest on the dining table.
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