Methi Chicken Curry: Nutritious Recipe To Enjoy On Weekends

By Shreya Sarpal

June 30, 2025

Methi chicken curry is a flavourful dish which is a combination of tender chicken with the earthy bitterness of fresh methi. This aromatic curry paired perfectly with rice or roti, offering a delicious and wholesome meal.

Ingredients

500 g cleaned and cut chicken 2 cups chopped fresh methi leaves 2 tbsp oil 1 tsp cumin seeds 2 finely chopped onions 1 finely chopped tomato 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste 1 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp red chilli powder 1 tsp coriander powder ½ tsp garam masala Salt to taste ½ cup water

Step 1

Heat oil in a pan, saute cumin seeds, then add methi leaves, cook until wilted and put aside.

Step 2

In a pan, saute onions until golden, add ginger garlic paste and cook until fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in the turmeric, chilli, coriander powder, salt, add tomatoes, and cook until the oil separates.

Step 4

Add chicken pieces, cook on medium heat for 5 minutes, stir in the cooked methi leaves and mix well.

Step 5

Add water, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is tender, sprinkle garam masala, mix and simmer for 2 more minutes.

Step 6

Enjoy with steamed rice or roti