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Murgh Musallam Masala
Ingredients
For Marination:
- 1 kg chicken
- 3 tbsp thick yogurt
- 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder (heaped)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp red chilli powder (heaped)
- 1/2 tsp salt (heaped)
- 1 tsp chaat masala powder
- 1/2 tsp red food colour
- 1 tsp garam masala powder (heaped)
- 1 tsp cumin powder (heaped)
- 1 & 1/2 tbsp ginger & garlic paste
To Make the Masala:
- 2 large onions (grind)
- 2 medium tomatoes (grind)
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup thick yogurt
- 1 tsp salt (heaped)
- 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder (heaped)
- 1 tsp red chilli powder (heaped)
- 1 tsp garam masala powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder (heaped)
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
To Make a Paste:
- 8 cloves
- 8 green cardamoms
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds (or 2 tbsp cashew nuts)
- 2 tbsp melon seeds
- 2 tbsp almonds
- 1/3 cup milk (or water)
Other Ingredients:
- 1 cup oil
- 4 bullet green chillies (sliced)
- 2 tbsp kewra water
- Handful of coriander leaves
Instructions
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Murgh Musallam Masala
- In a bowl, combine the chicken with all the marination ingredients. Mix well and set aside for 1 hour.
- Grind all the ingredients listed under "To Make a Paste" into a smooth paste.
- Heat oil in a pan, fry the onions until golden on high flame.
- Add salt, red chilli powder, Kashmiri chilli powder, garam masala powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, tomatoes, tomato paste, and water (1/2 cup). Cook on medium flame until the oil separates.
- Add yogurt, mix, and cook until the oil separates.
- Add the ground paste and cook for 5 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Now add the marinated chicken, mix well, and cook on high flame for 5 minutes.
- Add water (1 cup), cover, and cook on low to medium flame until the chicken is tender and the oil separates.
- Add kewra water, green chillies, and coriander leaves. Mix well.
- Serve hot with naan, roti, rice, or roghni naan.
Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite Murgh Musallam Masala – a delightful blend of marinated chicken and rich spices, creating a dish that's sure to captivate your taste buds. Perfect for any occasion, enjoy this culinary masterpiece with your favourite choice of bread or rice. Unlock the flavours of tradition and savour the essence of Murgh Musallam Masala.
