Fenugreek-Infused Chicken Curry (Methi Murgh)
Fenugreek-Infused Chicken Curry (Methi Murgh) layers fresh and dried methi with warm whole spices, green chiles, and sweetly caramelized onions for a richly aromatic bite. Tender chicken simmers until succulent, yielding gentle bitterness balanced by earthy cumin and a hint of heat. Serve it for a cozy family dinner alongside rice or naan when you crave bold, comforting North Indian flavors.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fenugreek-Infused Chicken Curry (Methi Murgh), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat; brown the chicken pieces evenly on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Remove the chicken from the cooker and set aside.
- 3
Add the cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, cardamom pod, cloves, onion slices, ginger-garlic paste, and green chile peppers to the pressure cooker and cook until the onions are golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 4
Stir the spinach, fresh fenugreek leaves, dried fenugreek leaves, turmeric, red pepper, and salt into the mixture and cook until the spinach and fenugreek leaves begin to wilt and darken in color, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Pour the water over the mixture and return the chicken pieces to the pressure cooker; bring to a boil for 2 to 3 minutes.
- 6
Fasten the lid on the pressure cooker; cook until the chicken is tender, about 30 minutes.
- 7
Release the pressure fully and remove the lid; sprinkle the garam masala over the dish.
- 8
Cook and stir until the liquid thickens, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 9
Serve hot.
- Calories 428.08 kcal High 21%
- Protein 64.11 g Good Source 128%
- Carbohydrate 6.46 g 2%
- Total Fat 16.36 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 1.3 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 214.59 mg High 72%
- Sodium 672.4 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 2.95 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 3.4 g --
- Added Sugars 1.65 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 30.28 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.95 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 115.5 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 5.05 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 3.1 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Fenugreek Infused Chicken Curry (Methi Murgh) is made with 16 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Cardamom, Chopped Spinach, Cinnamon Sticks, and Cooking Oil. Each serving provides about 428.08 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fenugreek-Infused Chicken Curry (Methi Murgh) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Cardamom, Chopped Spinach, Cinnamon Sticks, Cooking Oil, Fenugreek Leaves. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Fenugreek-Infused Chicken Curry (Methi Murgh)?
- About 55 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 428.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fenugreek-Infused Chicken Curry (Methi Murgh) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Fenugreek-Infused Chicken Curry (Methi Murgh) healthy?
- Fenugreek-Infused Chicken Curry (Methi Murgh) has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 428.08 calories and 64.11 g of protein, or 128% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 672.4 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.3 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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