Easy Murgh Cholay recipe
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
30min
Total Time
45min

A flavorful and easy-to-make chicken and chickpea curry.

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 bowl)

Main Ingredients

  • 1 1/2cup
    boiled chickpeas
  • 3tbsp
    ghee
  • 2piece
    medium onion, sliced
  • 250g
    chicken, bony pieces
  • 1/2tbsp
    ginger garlic paste
  • 1tsp
    coriander powder
  • 1tsp
    Kashmiri red chili powder
  • 1/2tsp
    turmeric powder
  • 1tsp
    red chili powder
  • 1/2tsp
    salt
  • 3tbsp
    water
  • 2tbsp
    tomato paste
  • 3tbsp
    whisked yogurt
  • 1 1/2cup
    chickpea water
  • 1 1/2tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1tsp
    garam masala powder
  • 3piece
    green chilies, slit
  • 2tbsp
    fresh coriander, chopped

How to make Easy Murgh Cholay

Cooking Instructions

  1. Heat ghee in a pan and fry the sliced onions until golden brown.

  2. Add the chicken pieces and fry until they change color.

  3. Add ginger garlic paste and fry for 2 minutes.

  4. Stir in coriander powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.

  5. Add water and cook for 3-4 minutes.

  6. Now add tomato paste and whisked yogurt mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.

  7. Now pour chickpea water, bring to boil and cover and cook on low flame for 8-10 minutes or until oil separates water.

  8. Add chickpea and mix well then add lemon juice and further mix.

  9. Now sprinkle garam masala and place green chillies cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes.

  10. Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Take bony pieces like wings, neck etc.

  2. Reserve chickpea water for later use.

  3. Adjust the chili powder according to your spice preference.