"My mum, Farida Ayubi, used to prepare this dish for feasts, celebrations or large family gatherings," says Durkhanai Ayubi. "Cooking the chicken in the yoghurt is what makes it extra special - the flavours are quite deep yet still refreshing."
Parwana Afghan Kitchen's morgh degee
The Adelaide restaurant shares the recipe for this celebratory dish of braised chicken with yoghurt and spices.
- 20 mins preparation
- 25 mins cooking
- Serves 6 - 8
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Ingredients
- 200 ml vegetable oil
- 1.8 kg chicken, jointed into 8 pieces
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 130 gm (½ cup) Greek-style yoghurt
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 3 long red or green chillies, coarsely chopped
- To serve: thinly sliced Spanish onion, coriander and lime cheeks
Method
- 1Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, add chicken pieces and fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown all over (4-5 minutes). Remove from pan. Add onion and garlic to pan and fry, stirring occasionally, until very tender (6-8 minutes). Add yoghurt, turmeric, 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper and 2 tsp sea salt. Return chicken to pan, bring to the simmer and cook, adding the chilli after about 5 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (8-10 minutes). Season to taste and serve hot with sliced Spanish onion, coriander and cheeks of lime.