Murg Ka Salan

Try this recipe once. Just a few variations on the spices take you on a culinary journey through India.

• Ingredients:

• Marinade:
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) plain yogurt
• 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
• 1 tsp (5 mL) ground black pepper
• 2½ lbs (1.13 kg) whole chicken, cut into 16-20 pieces
• Curry:
• ¼ cup (50 mL) mustard oil
• 4 black cardamoms, coarsely crushed
• 4 green cardamoms, coarsely crushed
• 1 cinnamon stick, broken into 3-4 pieces
• 2 bay leaves, whole
• 2-3 dried red chilies, whole
• 1¼ cups (300 mL) onions, chopped
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) ginger garlic paste
• 1½ tsp (7 mL) Thai green chilies, chopped (adjust according to taste)
• 1½ tbsp (22 mL) coriander powder
• 1 tsp (5 mL) turmeric
• 1 tsp (5 mL) garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 1 cup (250 mL) water, divided
• 1 cup (250 mL) tomatoes, chopped
• ¼ cup (50 mL) cilantro, chopped

• Method:

• Mix marinade ingredients together in a large bowl. Add chicken and set aside for 30 minutes.
• Heat oil in large pressure cooker or large thick bottom pan on medium high heat until smoky at 350˚F (175˚C).
• Add first 5 spices. As they sputter, add onions. Sauté for 8-10 minutes on medium heat until translucent, stirring every 2 minutes.
• Add ginger garlic paste. Sauté for 3-5 minutes on medium heat. Add green chilies. Stir.
• Add tomatoes. Cook on medium heat for 8-10 minutes until tomatoes melts and makes a loose paste.
• Add marinated chicken with marinade. Stir well to coat. Cook on medium high for 8-10 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes scrapping the sides and bottom.
• Add ¾ cup (175 mL) water. Mix well. Cover with lid. Cook for 10 minutes. If using a pan add 1¼ cups (300 mL) water. Cover, simmer on medium heat for 15-20 minutes until cooked.
• Turn off heat. Let rest for 15 minutes until pressure is released. Remove and garnish with cilantro.
• Serve hot with naan, roti, paratha or steamed rice.

• Tip:

• Many people prefer removing whole spices before serving. A good alternate is to grind them and add to oil when you sauté onions.

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