Shahi Murg- Royal Chicken Cooked in Yoghurt

an elegant dish for a grand party.

1. 1

   Beat yoghurt till smooth and creamy. Add 1/2 tsp salt, black pepper, cumin, cayenne and cilantro.
   Mix and set aside.

2. 2

   Use remaining 1/2 tsp salt , season chicken pieces on both sides and sprinkle on some freshly ground black pepper.

3. 3

   Put oil in big nonstick kadhai , and add cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon and bay leaves when oil is hot.
   Stir once and add chicken pieces that fit in one layer.

4. 4

   Brwon on both sides and remove. DO similarly for all pieces..

5. 5

   TRansfer to a bowl. Add raisind and almonds to the same hot oil.. Raisins should plump up and almonds should tun golden. this happens very fast.

6. 6

   Then put the chicken and its accumulated juices back into the pan. Add seasoned yoghurt.

7. 7

   Stir to mix and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in between. Reduce sauce till it is thick and clings to chicken pieces. Turn chicken over as you do this.