Methi Chicken in Instant Pot (Methi Murg)

5 from 33 votes

Easy and delicious methi chicken or methi murg is made using fenugreek leaves. This unique and delectable curry is very delicious. It can be made using fresh, frozen, or dried fenugreek leaves.

Why you will love this recipe

Methi chicken combines the robust flavors of fenugreek leaves (methi), chicken, and a mix of aromatic spices to create a rich and fragrant dish that's a favorite in Indian cuisine.
The bitterness of fenugreek leaves is perfectly balanced with the sweet and savory elements in the dish, creating a unique and well-rounded flavor profile.
This dish can be made using fresh, frozen, or dried fenugreek leaves, allowing you to prepare it year-round and adapt it to the availability of ingredients.

Ingredients

Step-by-step instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine yogurt, coriander powder, chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well, making sure there are no lumps (images 1 and 2).

Step 2: Add the chicken pieces and mix well. Cover and let it marinate for 15-20 minutes (images 3 and 4).

Step 3: Heat oil and add whole spices (cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and pepper). Add onion, ginger, and garlic. Saute until the onions soften (images 5 and 6).

Step 4: Add tomatoes, methi leaves, and salt. Mix well (images 7 and 8).

add marinated chicken and pressure cook.

Step 5: Add the marinated chicken and saute for 2 minutes (images 9 and 10).

Step 6: Add water and mix well. Pressure cook for 5 minutes. Do a natural release of pressure (images 11 and 12).

Expert Tips

This dish is great for meal prep. You can marinate the chicken overnight, place it in the fridge, and prep the methi depending on what you use. This way, the dish is ready in no time.

Fresh methi can also be used to make this dish; however, I prefer frozen methi as it is very convenient to use. Cleaning fresh methi is tedious and needs a lot of time.

If you want to thicken the sauce, set the IP back to saute mode for 3-4 minutes after pressure cooking. Keep stirring every minute or so.

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What to serve with methi chicken

Accompany with bread: Fresh and warm homemade naan bread is a classic choice to accompany methi murg curry.

Serve with plain or flavored rice: This murg methi pairs well with plain steamed basmati rice. Saffron rice and jeera rice are some delicious flavored rice dish options for this dish.

Add a side of salad or raita: A side salad like kachumber or onion raita can add freshness and crunch to the meal. Alternatively, slice cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions and place them on a wide plate. Sprinkle salt and lemon juice and serve.

Recipe FAQs

How to prep methi leaves for the methi murg recipe?

If you are using frozen methi, defrost them completely and squeeze out all the excess water. If you are using fresh methi, wash and clean the leaves. Remove the thick and thin stems and separate the leaves. Roughly chop the leaves. For every cup of frozen greens, replace it with 2 cups of fresh greens. If you are using Kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves), soak them in water for 15 minutes. Squeeze out all the water after soaking. For every cup of frozen methi, replace it with ¼ cup of Kasoori methi.

How to store methi chicken?

To store methi chicken, allow it to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3-4 days, ensuring it is tightly covered. For longer storage, you can freeze methi chicken for up to three months in a freezer-safe container. Thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating it.

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