## Murgh Ajmeri Recipe (Rajasthani Style) – Easy & Delicious Recipe
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Murgh Ajmeri Recipe** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Rajasthani Dinner**, this dish is **High Protein Non Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 60 minutes
**Cook time:** 40 minutes
**Total time:** 100 minutes
**Cuisine:** Rajasthani
**Course:** Dinner
**Diet:** High Protein Non Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Murgh Ajmeri Recipe:
* 1 kg Chicken – cut into medium size pieces
* 4 tablespoon Ghee – or oil
* 4 Onion – coarsely ground
* 2 tablespoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)
* 1 tablespoon Red Chilli powder
* 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
* 2 tablespoon Fresh cream
* 2 tablespoon Cashew nuts – chopped (optional)
* Salt – as needed
* 3 Mint Leaves (Pudina) – roughly torn
* 2 tablespoon Coriander (Dhania) Leaves – freshly chopped for garnish
* 1 cup Curd (Dahi / Yogurt) – whisked
* 2 tablespoon Ginger – paste
* 2 tablespoon Garlic – paste
* 1 tablespoon Green Chilli – paste
* 1 tablespoon Mustard oil – (optional)
* 1 teaspoon Salt
* 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
* 2 Bay leaves (tej patta)
* 4 Whole Black Peppercorns
* 4 Cloves (Laung)
* 2 Black cardamom (Badi Elaichi)
* 4 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds
* 1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
* 1 teaspoon Mace (Javitri)
* 1/2 teaspoon Ajwain (Carom seeds) – (optional)
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Murgh Ajmeri Recipe:
1. clean and wash chicken nicely collect in a bowl.
2. Add all the above mentioned ingredients under ‘marination’ and mix well with the chicken.
3. Cover the bowl with a lid or cling wrap it and refrigerate it for 1 hour.
4. Heat oil or ghee in a pan and add all the above mentioned ingredients under ‘whole spices’ and let them crackle.
5. Now add coarsely ground onion and saute till raw smell goes off and it turns golden in colour.
6. Add marinated chicken pieces along with marination and mix well, fry till curd starts leaving water.
7. Keep the flames high and allow the curd water to dry.
8. Now add coriander powder, red chilli powder, garam masala powder and mix well.
9. Add some torned mint leaves while the chicken is frying with the masala for some aroma.
10. Let the chicken cook on low heat till oil starts leaving from sides.
11. This might take around 25 to 30 minutes.
12. Adjust salt as needed and add fresh cream, chopped cashews and mix well.
13. Cook on low heat for another 5 mins.
14. Once the chicken masala is nicely fried and oil starts oozing out from sides, add warm water to the chicken to make curry as per required consistency.
15. Usually the curry is thick so add water accordingly.
16. Check salt again and adjust if needed.
17. Mix well and let the chicken cook in low heat with lid closed until soft and tender.
18. Turn off the heat and garnish the curry with fresh chopped coriander.
19. Serve Murgh Ajmeri along with Garlic Naan or Jeera Rice and Onion salad for a weeknight dinner.
### Tips for the Best Murgh Ajmeri Recipe:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature before frying; too low and food absorbs oil, too high and it burns.
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