Desi Murgh Ka Salan
This comforting and flavour-packed desi murgh ka salan brings together classic spices and a rich, slow-cooked curry base. Perfect for pairing with roti or rice, it’s a bold and satisfying option for anyone who loves traditional South Asian cooking.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 2 hr 30 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 100 ml Oil
- 1 kg Chicken
- 1/2 Black Peppercorn
- 2 Black Cardamom
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 2 Onions
- 8 Garlic Cloves
- 1 Bullit Chilli
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Kashmiri Chilli
- 2 tsp Cumin Powder
- 3 Tomatoes
- 1 litre Water
- 1 handful Coriander
- 1 tbsp Dried Fenugreek
Instructions
- 1
Add the oil to a large pot or pan and heat it up on medium heat until it’s hot.
- 2
Add the whole spices—black peppercorn, black cardamom, and bay leaf—and mix for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until they become fragrant.
- 3
Add the sliced onions and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn golden brown.
- 4
Add the garlic cloves and bullet chilli, then sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until the garlic is slightly golden and aromatic.
- 5
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and become soft.
- 6
Add all the ground spices—salt, chilli powder, turmeric powder, black pepper, Kashmiri chilli, and cumin powder—and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the spices to blend and darken slightly.
- 7
Add 100ml of water and continue cooking for another 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and the oil starts to separate.
- 8
Add the chicken pieces and cook uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring to coat the chicken well in the masala.
- 9
Pour in the remaining water, cover with a lid, and cook on low to medium heat for 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 10
Once the chicken is tender and the curry has thickened, garnish with freshly chopped coriander and dried fenugreek.