Sali Marghi (साली मर्गी)

साली मर्गी (Sali Marghi) is a classic Parsi chicken dish that is bursting with flavor and texture. This dish is a perfect blend of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors, and is topped with crispy potato sticks for a delightful crunch.

Dietary Restrictions None Main Course Parsi Spicy Parsi Cuisine Chicken Traditional
Sali Marghi (साली मर्गी)

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 3 tomatoes, pureed
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 cup potato sticks (sali)
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken pieces with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Let it marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a pan and fry the finely chopped onions until golden brown.
  3. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook until the chicken is browned.
  4. Add the pureed tomatoes and cook until the oil separates.
  5. Add water as needed and simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
  6. Top the chicken with crispy potato sticks (sali) before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

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

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Large pan Knife Cutting board Bowl for marination

Tools

Frying pan Spatula

Serving suggestions

Sali Marghi pairs well with steamed rice or buttered pav (bread rolls).

Tips & tricks

For extra crunch, double-fry the potato sticks until they are golden and crispy.

Cost

$15