Murgh Aloo Alamgiri
All Ingredients - For Spice Blend
- Cardamom 5 nos
- Almonds 1/2 cup
- Coriander Seeds 1 tbspn
- Red Chilli 4 nos
- Cumin Seed 1 tspn
- Fennel Seeds 1 tspn
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Oil 2 tbspn
- Whole Spices few
- Chopped Onion 1 cup
- Ginger Garlic Paste 1 tspn
- Baby Potatoes 250 gms
- Salt to taste
- Turmeric Powder 1/2 tspn
- Water 2 cups
- Chicken 250 gms
- Blended Spice Powder 1 tbspn
- Red Chilli Powder 1 tspn
- Curd 1/2 cup
- Fresh Cream 1/2 cup
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Yogurt?
- Sour cream (1:1)
- Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Spice Blend
Dry roast 5 cardamom pods, 1/2 cup almonds, 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, 4 red chilies, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, and 1 teaspoon fennel seeds in a pan until aromatic. Once roasted, grind them into a fine powder.
Step 2: Sauté Aromatics
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan. Add a few whole spices (like cumin seeds and cardamom) and for a few seconds until fragrant. Then, add 1 cup of chopped onion and cook until it turns golden brown, which should take approximately .
Step 3: Add Ginger Garlic Paste
Add 1 teaspoon of ginger garlic paste to the onions and cook for until the raw smell of the paste disappears.
Step 4: Cook Potatoes
Add 250 grams of baby potatoes to the pan. Season with salt to taste and 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder. Mix everything well and for to coat the potatoes with the spices.
Step 5: Simmer Potatoes
Pour in 1 cup of water, cover the pan with a lid, and let the potatoes until they are partially tender, which typically takes about .
Step 6: Add Chicken and Spices
Add 250 grams of chicken pieces and 1 tablespoon of the previously prepared blended spice powder to the pan. Mix thoroughly to ensure the chicken and potatoes are well coated with the spices.
Step 7: Incorporate Yogurt and Chili
Add 1 teaspoon of red chili powder and 1/2 cup of curd to the mixture. Stir everything well until all ingredients are combined and the chicken is evenly coated with the creamy mixture.
Step 8: Cook the Curry
Add another 1 cup of water, mix well, and bring the curry to a . Cover the pan and cook until the chicken is tender and the gravy has thickened to your desired consistency, approximately . Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step 9: Finish with Cream
Stir in 1/2 cup of fresh cream and mix gently until it is fully incorporated into the curry. Cook for an additional to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 10: Serve
The Murgh Aloo Alamgiri is now ready to be served hot. Enjoy!
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Murgh Aloo Alamgiri
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Indian · North Indian
Prep + Cook Time
1 hr
Difficulty Level
Medium
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