Murgh Anjeer (Figs)

The health benefits of figs or anjeer include treatment of constipation, indigestion, piles, diabetes, cough, bronchitis, and asthma. It also helps in gaining weight after illness. Health benefits of figs can be attributed to the presence of minerals, vitamins and fibre in them. Figs contain vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, calcium, iron, phosphorus, manganese, sodium, potassium and chlorine.

The American Diabetes Association recommends figs for a high fiber treat. Fig leaves reduce the amount of insulin needed by diabetic patients who have to take insulin injection. Fig is rich in Potassium. Potassium helps to control blood sugar. Fig leaves have anti-diabetic properties.

Well when figs are so good for our health then why not make it in a way in which we can include it in our daily meals. I came across this recipe in one of my moms old recipe books which she bought during her early marriage days. This recipe is quite simple to make and it tastes great so go ahead and try this one out…

Ingredients

500 Gms Chicken (Boneless)

10 Dry Figs

2 Onions (Chopped)

3 Whole Dry Chilies

3 Tbsp Ghee

1 Tsp Caraway seeds (Shahi Jeera)

1”Cinnamon Stick

3 Tsp Cream
5-7 Strands Kesar

Silver Warq To Garnish

Salt to Taste

For the Marination
1 ½”Ginger Piece

10 Cloves Garlic

3 Green Chilies

1 Cup Yogurt

¼ Cup Cahsewnut Powder

2 Tbsp Red Chili Powder

Salt to Taste

1 Tsp Garam Masala

1 Tsp Coriander Powder

2 Tbsp Ghee

Method

1. Cut the chicken into 2” pieces.
2. Soak the figs in one cup water.
3. Peel and make a paste of the ginger- garlic.
4. Cut the green chilies into 3 pieces each.
5. In a toothpick skew one soaked fig between two chicken pieces. Repeat the process for all the chicken pieces.
6. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients from for the marinate column. Add the chicken and figs and marinate for an hr.
7. Heat ghee in a pan, add the jeera, whole red chilies, cinnamon and when it crackles add the chopped onions and fry till golden brown.
8. Add the marinated chicken and figs. Mix lightly and cook on high heat for about 3 mins. Add half cup of water and saffron, stir and cook on high heat for 5-7mins or till a thick gravy is formed and the chicken is tender. Stir in the cream.
9. Mix well and decorate with silver warq.