Chicken Mumtaz: The Mughal Dish That Will Steal Your Heart

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Chicken Mumtaz


Ingredients:

Cooking oil 3-4 tbs

Onion sliced 3 medium

Tomatoes sliced 2-3 medium

Cashew nuts 8-9

Water ¼ Cup

Cumin seeds 1 tsp

Cloves 2

Star anise 1

Chicken mix boti 500g

Adrak lehsan green chilli paste 1 & ½ tbs

Coriander Cumin Powder 1 tsp

Himalayan Pink salt 1 & ½ tsp or to taste

Turmeric powder ½ tsp

Garam masala powder ½ tsp

Kasuri methi (Dried fenugreek leaves) 1 tsp

Yogurt (whisked) ¾ Cup


Prepare Tadka:

-Cooking oil 1 tbs

-Butter 2-3 tbs

-Dried red chillies 3-4

-Fresh coriander chopped 1-2 tbs

 

Directions:

-In a kadhai, add cooking oil, onion & fry until light golden.

-Add tomatoes, cashews & cook on medium flame until tomatoes are soft (3-4 minutes).

-Let it cool.

-Transfer to a blending jar, add water blend well & set

aside.

-In the same Kadhai ,add cumin seeds, cloves, star anise & mix well.

-Add chicken, ginger garlic green chilli paste, mix well & cook on medium flame for 3-4 minutes.

-Add cumin - coriander powder, pink salt, turmeric powder, garam masala powder & mix well.

-Add blended paste, dried fenugreek leaves, yogurt & mix well. Cover & cook on medium flame for 12-15 minutes.


Prepare Tadka:

-In a small frying pan,add cooking oil,butter & let it melt.

-Add dried red chillies,fresh coriander & mix well.

-Pour prepared tarka in chicken & serve with naan.


Chicken Mumtaz is a flavorful and rich chicken dish believed to have originated in North India, possibly influenced by Mughal cuisine. It's known for its creamy texture, warm spices, and tender chicken.


What Makes Mumtaz Chicken Unique?

  • Creamy & Rich: Yogurt or cream (or both) provide a luxurious texture and a subtle tang that balances the other flavors.
  • Warm Spices: An aromatic blend of spices like coriander, turmeric, cumin, and garam masala creates a warm,inviting fragrance.
  • Nutty Depth: Often, almonds or cashews are used, either ground or whole, adding richness and a delightful textural contrast.
  • A Touch of Sweetness: A hint of sweetness, sometimes from raisins or tomatoes, adds another layer of complexity.
  • Tender Chicken: The chicken pieces are cooked until perfectly tender, absorbing all the delicious flavors of the sauce.

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