Makhmali Murgh Kali Mirch | Makhmali Chicken Gravy | Creamy Pepper Chicken Gravy

Makhmali Murgh Kali Mirch | Makhmali Chicken Gravy | Makhmali Kali Mirch Murgh | Murgh Kali Mirch | Creamy Pepper Chicken Gravy | Makhmali Chicken Recipe | Creamy White Chicken Curry | Silky Chicken Curry Ingredients for Makhmali Kali Mirch Murgh: (Tsp-Teaspoon; Tbsp-Tablespoon) - Chicken - 500 gms (curry cut with bones) For Marination: - Black pepper powder -1/2 tsp - Salt-1 tsp - Whisked Curd/ plain yogurt-5 tbsp (100 ml) Onion-Cashew-ChilliPaste: - Onion, sliced thick - 2 small (120 gms) - Cashew nuts- 12 nos - Green Chillies, cut- 4 (9 gms) - Ginger pieces -1” (9 gms) - Garlic cloves -6-8 (9 gms) - Coriander leaves and stems- 2 tbsp Whole Spices: - Green Cardamom- 4 - Cloves-4 - Black Peppercorns- 8-10 - Cinnamon- 2 broken into 2 pieces Spice Powders: - Black pepper powder-1 tsp - Dry roasted Kasuri Methi crushed -3/4 tsp - Cardamom powder-1/2 tsp Other Ingredients: - Fresh cream -4 tbsp - Coriander leaves, chopped for garnish- 2 tbsp - Oil-2 tbsp+ 4 tbsp - Butter- 1 tbsp Preparation: - Cut the chicken into small pieces and then marinate with the items specified. Mix and then set aside to marinate for around 30 mins. - To make the masala, cut the onions into thick slices, peel and chop the ginger and garlic, cut the green chillies into pieces. Also chop the coriander leaves. - Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan and then add the sliced onions. Fry on medium heat for 2-3 mins and then add the chopped ginger, garlic and cashew nuts. - Mix and fry on medium heat for another 2 mins and then add the green chillies and chopped coriander leaves & stems. - Mix for another minute and switch off heat. Remove to a plate and allow it to cool. - Add this to a grinder and coarse grind it. Now add 1/2 cup water and blend it into a smooth paste. - Also dry roast the kasuri methi for around 30 secs and then crush it with your hands. - Chop some coriander leaves to be used as garnish. Process: - Heat oil in a pan/kadhai and then add the whole spices for tempering. Give a stir and then add the masala paste along with little water. Fry on medium heat for 2-3 mins and then add the marinated chicken. - Mix and fry on medium heat for around 5-6 mins till the chicken is little browned and oil separates. - Now add the spice powders, mix and cook on medium heat for around 4-5 mins till oil separates. Add 150 ml water, mix and cook on low heat for around 10 mins till the chicken is soft. - Now add the fresh cream, a pinch of salt and give a stir. - Add a tablespoon of butter and garnish with chopped coriander leaves and simmer on low heat for around 2-3 mins - Serve with roti, naan or rice. #makhmalimurgh #murghkalimirch #makhmalichicken #creamychickenrecipe #chickenrecipe #spiceeatschicken #spiceeatsrecipes #spiceeatschickencurry