Darbari Murgh Recipe
Ingredients
Welcome to Cook With Faiza. Today, we bring you a mouthwatering and authentic Hyderabadi Chicken Darbari recipe. This rich and flavorful dish is perfect for special occasions and will leave your guests asking for more. Follow our step-by-step guide to create this delicious dish in your kitchen.
To Make Darbari Masala Powder:
- 2 tbsp cumin seeds
- 2 tbsp coriander seeds
- 1 ½ tbsp fennel seeds
- 12 green cardamom pods
- 6 button red chilies
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 12 almonds
- 12 cashew nuts
To Marinate Chicken:
- 1 kg chicken
- 1 ½ tsp red chili powder
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp red food color
- 2 tbsp ginger & garlic paste
- 4 tbsp tomato puree
- 1 cup yogurt
- 4 tbsp dry roasted masala powder (from above)
Other Ingredients:
- 100g unsalted butter
- ? cup oil
- 3 medium onions (ground)
- 4 large tomatoes (ground)
- 1 heaped tbsp dry fenugreek leaves
- 4 bullet green chilies
- ½ cup cream
- Handful of fresh coriander leaves
Instructions
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1. Prepare the Darbari Masala Powder:
- In a frying pan, add cumin seeds, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, green cardamom, button red chilies, cinnamon stick, almonds, and cashew nuts.
- Dry roast until aromatic and then grind to a fine powder. Set aside.
2. Marinate the Chicken:
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken with red chili powder, salt, red food color, ginger & garlic paste, tomato puree, yogurt, and 4 tbsp of the prepared masala powder.
- Mix thoroughly and let it marinate for at least 3 hours.
3. Cook the Chicken:
- Heat oil and butter in a large pan over high flame.
- Add ground onions and fry until golden brown.
- Add the marinated chicken and cook on high flame for 6 minutes, stirring frequently.
4. Add Tomatoes:
- Add ground tomatoes to the pan, mix well, and continue to cook on high flame.
- Add 1 cup of water, cover, and cook on low to medium flame until the chicken is tender.
5. Final Touches:
- Once the oil separates from the gravy, add dry fenugreek leaves, bullet green chilies, and cream. Mix well.
- Cook on high flame until the oil separates again.
6. Garnish and Serve:
- Add a handful of fresh coriander leaves and mix gently.
- Serve hot with rice, roti, naan, or paratha.
Enjoy this delightful Authentic Hyderabadi Chicken Darbari with your family and friends. For more such amazing recipes, stay tuned to Cook With Faiza
