Dum Ka Murgh (Slow-cooked Chicken)

Slow-cooked Chicken (Dum Ka Murgh) is a classic dish from Mughlai cuisine known for its rich and aromatic flavors. This recipe involves marinating the chicken in a blend of spices and slow-cooking it to perfection, resulting in tender and flavorful meat.

Non Vegetarian Main Course Mughlai Mughlai Cuisine Chicken Recipe Slow Cooked
Dum Ka Murgh (Slow-cooked Chicken)

Ingredients

  • 1 kg chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 2 onions, finely sliced
  • 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 cup cashew nut paste
  • 1/4 cup fresh cream
  • 1/4 cup ghee
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt to make the marinade.
  2. Marinate the chicken pieces in the prepared marinade for at least 2 hours.
  3. In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat ghee and sauté the sliced onions until golden brown.
  4. Add the marinated chicken and cook on low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add cashew nut paste and fresh cream, and continue to cook for another 20 minutes until the chicken is tender and the gravy is thick.
  6. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Heavy-bottomed pan Cutting board Knife Bowl for marination

Tools

Stovetop Cooking spoon

Serving suggestions

Serving Suggestions: Dum Ka Murgh pairs well with naan or steamed rice.

Tips & tricks

Tips: For an extra layer of flavor, you can add a pinch of saffron soaked in warm milk to the dish before serving.

Cost

$15