Makhmali Murgh Kali Mirch | Makhmali Chicken Gravy | Creamy Pepper Chicken Gravy

Makhmali Murgh Kali Mirch | Makhmali Chicken Gravy | Makhmali Kali Mirch Murgh | Murgh Kali Mirch | Creamy Pepper Chicken Gravy | Makhmali Chicken Recipe | Creamy White Chicken Curry | Silky Chicken Curry

Ingredients for Makhmali Kali Mirch Murgh:

(Tsp-Teaspoon; Tbsp-Tablespoon)

– Chicken – 500 gms (curry cut with bones)

For Marination:
– Black pepper powder -1/2 tsp
– Salt-1 tsp
– Whisked Curd/ plain yogurt-5 tbsp (100 ml)

Onion-Cashew-ChilliPaste:
– Onion, sliced thick – 2 small (120 gms)
– Cashew nuts- 12 nos
– Green Chillies, cut- 4 (9 gms)
– Ginger pieces -1” (9 gms)
– Garlic cloves -6-8 (9 gms)
– Coriander leaves and stems- 2 tbsp

Whole Spices:
– Green Cardamom- 4
– Cloves-4
– Black Peppercorns- 8-10
– Cinnamon- 2 broken into 2 pieces

Spice Powders:
– Black pepper powder-1 tsp
– Dry roasted Kasuri Methi crushed -3/4 tsp
– Cardamom powder-1/2 tsp

Other Ingredients:
– Fresh cream -4 tbsp
– Coriander leaves, chopped for garnish- 2 tbsp
– Oil-2 tbsp+ 4 tbsp
– Butter- 1 tbsp

Preparation:

– Cut the chicken into small pieces and then marinate with the items specified. Mix and then set aside to marinate for around 30 mins.
– To make the masala, cut the onions into thick slices, peel and chop the ginger and garlic, cut the green chillies into pieces. Also chop the coriander leaves.
– Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan and then add the sliced onions. Fry on medium heat for 2-3 mins and then add the chopped ginger, garlic and cashew nuts.
– Mix and fry on medium heat for another 2 mins and then add the green chillies and chopped coriander leaves & stems.
– Mix for another minute and switch off heat. Remove to a plate and allow it to cool.
– Add this to a grinder and coarse grind it. Now add 1/2 cup water and blend it into a smooth paste.
– Also dry roast the kasuri methi for around 30 secs and then crush it with your hands.
– Chop some coriander leaves to be used as garnish.

Process:

– Heat oil in a pan/kadhai and then add the whole spices for tempering. Give a stir and then add the masala paste along with little water. Fry on medium heat for 2-3 mins and then add the marinated chicken.
– Mix and fry on medium heat for around 5-6 mins till the chicken is little browned and oil separates.
– Now add the spice powders, mix and cook on medium heat for around 4-5 mins till oil separates. Add 150 ml water, mix and cook on low heat for around 10 mins till the chicken is soft.
– Now add the fresh cream, a pinch of salt and give a stir.
– Add a tablespoon of butter and garnish with chopped coriander leaves and simmer on low heat for around 2-3 mins
– Serve with roti, naan or rice.

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