Mughlai Chicken Zaafrani (Easy, Authentic Recipe)

Mughlai Chicken Zafrani is a delightful restaurant-style chicken curry packed with royal flavors. Marinated chicken is cooked in a creamy onion-based gravy to make this authentic Mughlai chicken curry. Serve with naan, jeera rice, or biryani for a wonderful Mughlai dinner!

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INGREDIENTS
For Marination
1 pound Chicken, bone-in, skinless, cut into small pieces (use small curry cut pieces)
1/2 cup Yogurt, plain, thick, full-fat, whisked
1 tablespoon Ginger garlic paste
1/4 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)
2 teaspoon Coriander powder (Dhaniya powder)
2 teaspoon Kashmiri Red Chili powder, mild, adjust to taste
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 Lime, juiced

For Curry
10 strands Saffron
2 tablespoons Warm Milk for soaking saffron
12 Cashews
1/4 cup Warm Water
2/3 cup Golden fried onions (Birista),
2 tablespoon Oil
1 tablespoon Ghee
1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder, optional, add to taste
1/2 cup Water
1 Green Chili Pepper, slit lengthwise, optional
1 teaspoon Garam Masala
1 teaspoon Kewra water, optional
Cilantro leaves, chopped, to garnish
Whole Spices
1 Bay leaf (Tej Patta)
1 inch Cinnamon (Dalchini)
1 Black Cardamom (Moti Elaichi)
3 Green Cardamom (Elaichi)
4-5 Cloves (Laung)
1 petal Mace (Javitri), crushed

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