Chicken Lababdar recipe
Murgh Lababdar or Chicken Lababdar Recipe is a delicious North Indian dish known for its rich, silky, and smooth gravy.
Ingredients
- For marinade:
- 500 grams of boneless chicken
- 1 cup curd
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- For gravy:
- 2 tbsp ghee clarified butter
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes pureed
- 1/2 cup cashews soaked
- 1/2 cup fresh cream
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp kasturi methi
- Salt to taste
- For garnish:
- fresh coriander chopped
- fresh cream
Instructions
- Step 1: Marinating the Chicken
- Mix curd, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and coat it well.
- Let it marinate for 30-40 minutes.
- Step 2: Preparing the Gravy
- Heat ghee in a pan and add one teaspoon of cumin seeds.
- Add finely chopped onion to it and cook till it turns golden brown.
- Add tomato puree and cook till the oil separates from the mixture.
- Now add soaked cashews and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Let the mixture cool slightly, then blend it to make a smooth paste.
- Pour the paste back into the pan and add garam masala, coriander powder, fenugreek leaves, and salt. Cook for a few minutes.
- Add fresh cream and cook on low flame for 2-3 minutes.
- Step 3: Cooking the Chicken
- Add the marinated chicken to the gravy and mix well.
- Cook on low flame until the chicken is soft and thoroughly cooked.
- Adjust consistency with water if necessary.
- Step 4: Serving
- Transfer the Chicken Lababdar to a serving dish.
- Garnish with chopped fresh coriander and some fresh cream.