Ingredients
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Instructions
Cooking Steps
Step 1: To begin making Mughlai Zafrani Murg Recipe, wash the chicken and pat them dry
Step 2: In a small bowl, to the saffron strands, add a teaspoon of water and let it sit for about 5 minutes to soak
Step 3: In a mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, cream and yogurt with a fork till combined
Step 4: Save a tablespoon of cream for garnishing finally
Step 5: Also add cumin powder, coriander powder, chilli powder, salt and bay leaf to the bowl
Step 6: Now add the chicken pieces to the yogurt and spices mixture, mix well with fingers such that all the chicken pieces are coated well
Step 7: Also add the soaked saffron with its water and give a mix
Step 8: You can save a few strands for garnish at the end
Step 9: Keep the chicken to marinate in the freezer for at least 1-2 hours
Step 10: After marination, transfer the marinated chicken to a big microwave safe deep bowl
Step 11: Microwave for 10-15 minutes on high power or till the chicken is cooked
Step 12: Keep checking every minute after 5 minutes since the cooking in microwave completely depends on the power of the waves, which differ with every brand and model of the oven
Step 13: Kadai MethodTransfer the marinated chicken in a non stick pan along with yogurt and heat on medium flame with the lid closed
Step 14: Cook on low-medium heat till the chicken is done and cooked to tender
Step 15: Once the chicken is cooked completely, transfer to a serving bowl, add the reserved fresh cream and saffron strands
Step 16: Garnish with coriander, sprinkle the garam masala and serve
Step 17: Serve Mughlai Zafrani Murg Recipe with Saffron Pilaf Recipe (Kesar Pulao) or plain steamed rice and Awadhi Moong Dal Ki Goli Recipe for a complete meal