## Lavand-E-Murgh Recipe – Afghani Chicken In Yoghurt Gravy – Easy & Delicious Recipe
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Lavand-E-Murgh Recipe – Afghani Chicken In Yoghurt Gravy** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Afghan Dinner**, this dish is **High Protein Non Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 15 minutes
**Cook time:** 25 minutes
**Total time:** 40 minutes
**Cuisine:** Afghan
**Course:** Dinner
**Diet:** High Protein Non Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Lavand-E-Murgh Recipe – Afghani Chicken In Yoghurt Gravy:
* 800 grams Chicken
* 4 tablespoon Sunflower Oil – adjustable
* 3 Onions – finely chopped
* 2 Green Chillies – slit lengthwise
* 2 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds
* 1/2 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini) – Cinnamon – ½ inch stick
* 3 Cloves (Laung)
* 1-1/2 teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste
* Salt – to taste
* 1 teaspoon Black pepper powder
* 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* 1-1/2 tablespoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)
* 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
* Water – as required
* 1 cup Curd (Dahi / Yogurt)
* 4 sprig Coriander (Dhania) Leaves
* 5 Badam (Almond) – blanched (optional)
* Fresh Pomegranate Fruit Kernels – few for garnish
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Lavand-E-Murgh Recipe – Afghani Chicken In Yoghurt Gravy:
1. wash the chicken and drain all the excess water.
2. Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pan.
3. Add the whole garam masalas including cardamom, cinnamon, cloves to the oil.
4. When they begin to splutter slightly, add the onions and green chillies.
5. Cook onions until they turn light brown in colour.
6. Add the ginger garlic paste and saute continuously for a minute.
7. Add the chicken and sprinkle the salt over it, mix well.
8. Add the pepper powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder to the chicken mixture and stir well.
9. Ensure the chicken is coated well with the masala powders, stir evenly to coat all the chicken pieces.
10. Cook for five minutes.
11. Add coriander powder just before adding the curd, as coriander powder will thicken the gravy.
12. Sprinkle some water if you feel the gravy has thickened too much.
13. Discard excess water from yoghurt as we need a creamy consistency.
14. Whisk the yoghurt with a spoon for a few seconds until it’s creamy.
15. When the chicken is half cooked, stir the yogurt and add fresh coriander leaves to the chicken.
16. Stir everything evenly to make sure the yogurt is mixed well with the masala mixture in the pan.
17. Add half a glass of water which is about 100ml, cover with lid and cook on low flame for 15 minutes.
18. Follow optional step given below or directly go to the last step.
19. Last step: Remove from stove once gravy has thickened considerably and oil starts floating on top.
20. Garnish with pomegranate pellets.
21. Optional Step – Microwave almonds for 1 min and remove the skin.
22. Grind the almonds to a fine paste with 2 tablespoons of water and add to the chicken gravy just before removing it off the stove.
23. Cook for a minute.
24. This is done to add more richness and texture to the gravy.
25. Serve Lavand-E-Murgh along with Whole Wheat Lachha Paratha and Burani Raita for a simple yet delicious weekend meal.
### Tips for the Best Lavand-E-Murgh Recipe – Afghani Chicken In Yoghurt Gravy:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Feel free to customize this Lavand-E-Murgh Recipe – Afghani Chicken In Yoghurt Gravy recipe with your favorite complementary ingredients!
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