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Indian Chicken Curry - Murg Masala
Everybody loves a chicken curry and this one is easy to prep, simple to cook and divine to eat.
Everybody loves a chicken curry and this one is easy to prep, simple to cook and divine to eat.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
40
minutes
mins
Total Time
50
minutes
mins
Servings
6
people
Ingredients
2
medium
onions
finely chopped
4
cloves
garlic
finely chopped
1
inch
ginger
finely chopped piece
2
tbsp
water
2
tsp
ground cumin
2
tsp
ground coriander seeds
2
tsp
Salt
1
tsp
cayenne pepper
or to taste
1/2
tsp
ground turmeric
4
tbsp
vegetable oil
2
inch
cinnamon stick
piece
3
lbs
Chicken Breasts
1
large
lemon
juice only
1
cup
chicken broth
stock
6
whole
black peppercorns
cilantro
for garnish
Instructions
Combine all the ingredients for the masala in an electric blender and process until a moist paste is formed.
2 medium onions,
4 cloves garlic,
1 inch ginger,
2 tbsp water,
2 tsp ground cumin,
2 tsp ground coriander seeds,
2 tsp Salt,
1 tsp cayenne pepper,
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
Heat the oil in a large skillet over moderate heat and add the masala and cinnamon stick.
4 tbsp vegetable oil,
2 inch cinnamon stick
Cook, stirring frequently, for 6 to 8 minutes.
Add the chicken pieces and stir until they are coated.
3 lbs Chicken Breasts
Add the lemon juice, chicken broth, and peppercorns and bring to a boil.
1 large lemon,
1 cup chicken broth,
6 whole black peppercorns
Reduce the heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes.
Remove the lid and let the sauce reduce for about 5 minutes.
Remove and discard the cinnamon stick before serving.
Serve with rice, garnished with chopped cilantro.
cilantro
Notes
Note:
The chicken breasts should be skinless and boneless and quartered.
You can use water instead of chicken broth but it won't have the impact.
Nutrition
Calories:
534
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
1
g
|
Protein:
67
g
|
Fat:
28
g
|
Saturated Fat:
7
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
7
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
11
g
|
Cholesterol:
187
mg
|
Sodium:
1667
mg
|
Potassium:
571
mg
|
Fiber:
0.4
g
|
Sugar:
0.03
g