Afghani Chicken recipe अफगानी चिकन आसानी से बनाएं घर पर Chicken Afghani curry

For Paste

• In a bowl, add coriander leaves, green chili, ginger, garlic, white onions, salt to taste and oil.
• Transfer it into a grinder jar and grind into a smooth paste and keep it aside for further use.

For Curd Mixture

• In a large mixing bowl, add curd and prepared paste.
• Now, add turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala and fenugreek leaves and mix it well.

For Marination

• Firstly make slits on both sides of chicken drumsticks and thighs using a sharp knife. The slits should not be too deep.
• Now, add half a quantity of prepared curd mixture and mix it well.
• Let it marinate for 25-30 minutes.

For Roasting Chicken

• Heat a pan on medium heat. When the pan becomes hot enough, add chicken pieces one by one. Add ghee.
• Roast the pieces well from one side till golden brown and flip them one by one and fry from the other side as well.

For Gravy

• In a deep pot, add ghee, once it gets hot add bayleaf, cinnamon stick, green cardamom and let it splutter well.
• Now, add prepared curd mixture.
• Let the gravy cook on medium heat for about 7-8 minutes while stirring occasionally.
• Now, add roasted chicken and water.
• Let the chicken cook in the gravy on medium heat for about 10 minutes.
• Transfer it into a serving dish, garnish it with coriander sprig, ginger julienne and serve hot with roti.