SAFFRON CHICKEN

Also known as mughlai  kesar murgh. Mughlai dishes are always rich and creamy with a wonderful blend of spices. Here saffron not only gives it a distinct fragrance but also flavor.

INGREDIENTS:
Chicken - 8pcs or 1 lb
Oil - 3 tbsps
Bay leaves - 2
Cloves - 5
Green cardamom - 4
Onion paste - 3/4 cup
Ginger garlic paste - 2 tbsps
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Cashew nut paste- 4 tbsps
Yogurt whisked- 1 cup
Saffron - a pinch
Cream - 1/2 cup (optional)
METHOD:

• Heat oil in a pan. Add bay leaf,cloves and cardamom and sauté for 30 sec.
• Add onion paste, ginger garlic paste and sauté till the oil separates.
• Now add coriander powder and cashewnut paste and let it cook for 5 more mins.
• Then add chicken pieces and cook for another 3 mins on medium heat.
• Reduce the heat,Mix in the yogurt, salt, saffron.
• Simmer until chicken becomes tender.Finish up with cream.
• Garnish with coriander leaves. And serve with any kind of roti.

Makes 4 servings.