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Dum Ka Chicken Curry | Murgh Ka Curry | Slow Cooked Indian Chicken Recipes.
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Dum Ka Chicken | Dum Ka Murgh Curry

Dum Ka Chicken is an aromatic dish from the Mughlai cuisine that is popular for its slow cooking technique. The chicken is slow-cooked in its juices and absorbs the marinade flavors, resulting in a flavorful curry that will melt in your mouth.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4
Calories: 335kcal
Author: Kushi

Equipment

  • Pot

Ingredients

Chicken Marination

  • 4 to 5 Garlic cloves
  • 1 inch Ginger
  • 2 Green chillies
  • ¼ cup Coconut
  • 8 Cashews
  • 500 g Chicken pieces thighs
  • ¾ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Red chile powder
  • Juice of 1 lemon

For the curry

  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Ghee
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 1- inch Cinnamon stick
  • 2 Cardamom pods
  • 2 Cloves
  • 2 Green chilies
  • 2 Onion medium-sized, sliced
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
  • 1 tablespoon Cilantro

Instructions

  • Add garlic cloves, ginger, green chilies, coconut, and cashews to a mixie jar and grind to a coarse paste. Add ⅓ cup of water and grind to a smooth paste.
    4 to 5 Garlic cloves, 1 inch Ginger, 2 Green chillies, ¼ cup Coconut, 8 Cashews
  • Add chicken pieces, salt, turmeric, chile powder, lemon juice, and the above-prepared paste in a bowl and mix well. Marinate this for 15 to 30 minutes.
    500 g Chicken pieces, ¾ teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Turmeric, 1 teaspoon Red chile powder, Juice of 1 lemon
  • Add oil and ghee to a heavy-bottomed pan or clay pot. Once hot, add cumin seeds, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, green chilies, and onion, and saute for 7 to 8 minutes or until lightly golden.
    1 tablespoon Oil, 1 tablespoon Ghee, 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds, 1- inch Cinnamon stick, 2 Cardamom pods, 2 Cloves, 2 Green chilies, 2 Onion
  • Add marinated chicken and mix well. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low flame. Cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Add black pepper powder, garam masala, and cilantro and mix well.
    ½ teaspoon Black pepper powder, 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder, 1 tablespoon Cilantro
  • Dum chicken is ready. Serve and enjoy.

Video

Notes

  • Use a proper lid or see that the pot is sealed to trap the steam.
  • Adjust spices to taste.
  • Marination is key for tender chicken and amazing flavors.

Nutrition

Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 660mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 287IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg