Indian
Indian - Regional Mains
Afghani Chicken
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 700g bone-in chicken pieces
- • 1/2 cup thick yogurt
- • 1/4 cup cashew paste
- • 2 tbsp double cream
- • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- • 1 tsp garam masala
- • 1/2 tsp white pepper powder
- • 3 green cardamom pods, crushed
- • 2 tbsp butter
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Coat the chicken in yogurt, cashew paste, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, white pepper, and salt; rest 2 hours.
2
Phase 2
Melt the butter with the crushed cardamom pods in a heavy pan and brown the chicken pieces on all sides.
3
Phase 3
Pour in the remaining marinade with 1/2 cup water, cover, and simmer 25-30 minutes until the chicken is tender.
4
Phase 4
Stir in the cream and simmer 5 minutes uncovered until the gravy is silky and thick.
5
Phase 5
Serve the mild, creamy chicken with naan or saffron rice.