Hello Guys!! If
you’ve been wondering about my whereabouts, relax. I’m very much here. Had been
under the weather a bit over the past week or so and therefore cooking and
blogging did take a backseat. As much as we love the rains here in Mumbai, they
have this uncanny knack of making you ill. I’m better now and back with some
fabulous recipes for you. In other (very good and exciting) news, The Tummy
Tale has been nominated for the “Indian Blogger Awards 2013”. Do take a moment
and check this link for more details.
While I was unwell, I was confined to having food that
was bland and so so high on the ‘i-like-that’ quotient. So, after almost a week of illness and
boredom, we decided that it was time for some celebration. The brief from the
taste queens was that it had to be something light and fresh. One of the things
I managed to purchase on my trip to the market was a huge bunch of cilantro
which also happened to be my eureka moment. I decided to make th Dhania Murgh.
Now, Cilantro or Corriander as it is popularly called is a well known herb and
requires little introduction. Cilantrohas mild flavour and is usually used as garnishing.
Everyone at somepoint has seen generous amounts of corriander leaves covering
gravies, biryanis and even pulaos, however, the subtle aroma and flavour can be
made into a gravy that taste equally good. Even if you prefer spicy food, my
recommendation is not to use a whole ot of spices as it would tend to overpower
the gentleness of the cilantro.
A very Sunday type of dish that just like its hero
ingredient goes well with rice, naan and the likes. Best enjoyed with family
around you
Dhania Murgh
Ingredients:
- 800 grams chicken (preferably on the bone)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, pureed
- 3 teaspoons red chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoons crushed pepper
- 5 tablespoons oil
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- Salt to taste
Grind to a paste:
- 1 large bunch Cilantro (Corriander leaves)+ retain some leaves and chop them finely
- 2-3 green chillies
- 5-8 cloves of garlic
- 1 inch piece of ginger
- 60 grams peanuts (these need to be soaked in warm water for about 15 minutes)
Procedure:
- Wash the chicken, pat it dry and then marinate it with the lemon juice, turmeric and 2 teaspoons of red chilli powder for about 2 hours.
- Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a pan and toss in all ingredients mentioned under 'grind to a paste' except for the groundnuts. Fry for about a minute. Allow it to cool, then grind to a fine paste along with some water and don't forget to add the groundnuts.
- Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a pan and lightly fry the chicken pieces on a medium flame till the chicken gets a light golden char around the meat. This should take about 3 minutes. Remove and keep aside. Save the marinade for later use.
- Now, in the same oil add the cumin seeds and crushed pepper and allow to crackle.
- Once the spices are sizzling, add the onion and the finely chopped cilantro leaves. Stir well till onions are pink and translucent.
- Add in the green paste and red chilli powder and the remaining marinade. Reduce heat and saute for about 5 minutes. Don't overdo this as you may lose the gentle aroma of the cilantro.
- Now add the tomato puree and saute for a bit till you see the oil leaving the sides. Add the chicken pieces and toss well to combine. At this point, you may need to add some water to suit your desired gravy consistency.
- Add salt and mix. Cover and cook for about 5 more minutes.
- Garnish with ginger juliennes and serve hot.
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