Amritsari Murgh Makhani Recipe- Chicken Makhani Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Amritsari Murgh Makhani Recipe, firstly let’s make the Amritsari Garam Masala powder and keep it ready

Step 2: For Amritsar Garam Masala PowderIn a flat skillet dry roast all of the whole spices- coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, cloves, bay leaf,  green cardamom, black cardamom, whole black peppercorns, dry ginger powder, nutmeg powder on low heat for 6-8 minutes

Step 3: Turn off the flame

Step 4: Allow the spices to cool, transfer into a mixer-jar and grind to form a fine powder

Step 5: To marinate the chickenInto a mixing bowl, add the chicken pieces, turmeric powder, Amritsari Garam Masala powder, yogurt and salt

Step 6: Mix well and marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes

Step 7: To make the Onion Ginger Garlic MasalaTo make the onion ginger garlic masala, in a mixer-jar combine, onions, green chilli, ginger and garlic

Step 8: Grind to make a smooth paste without adding any water

Step 9: To get ahead with Amritsari Murgh Makhani gravyHeat a kadai with oil on medium flame, add the onion ginger garlic masala and saute till the onions are cooked and the raw smell goes away

Step 10: This will take about 3-4 minutes

Step 11: Next add the red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt and saute for a minute

Step 12: Add pureed tomatoes and sprinkle with little salt and cook until the tomatoes come to a single boil

Step 13: Give it a stir and add the marinated chicken pieces along with it's marinade and cook until the chicken is well done

Step 14: This takes about 20 minutes to cook the chicken on low to medium heat

Step 15: Ensure you cover the pan, add a little water and then cook the chicken

Step 16: Keep stirring it intermittently, so the masala gets well combined into the Amritsari Murgh Gravy

Step 17: Finally add cream and give it a stir

Step 18: Check for salt and serve it hot by garnishing it with cashew nuts and coriander leaves

Step 19: Serve the Amritsari Murgh Makhani Recipe along with Pudina Paratha, Matar Ki Tehri and Mooli Raita for a Indian lunch or dinner or serve it as a party for the main course