Mughlai Chicken Curry Recipe| Restaurant Style Mughlai Chicken Curry at Home
Mughlai Chicken Curry is a luxurious, royal-style chicken curry made with a creamy nut-based gravy, aromatic whole spices, and tender bone-in chicken. This restaurant-style Mughlai chicken curry recipe is rich, flavorful, and perfect to serve with basmati rice, naan, or chapati. If you are craving a creamy chicken curry that...
Ingredients
For Marination
bone-in chicken1/2kg
salt1tsp
black pepper powder1/2tsp
coriander powder2tsp
cumin powder1/2tsp
red chilli powder3tsp
Kashmiri red chilli powder1 1/2tsp
fresh ginger-garlic paste2tsp
thick curd3tbsp
lemon juice1/2
For Onion-Cashew-Almond Paste
medium onions (sliced and fried till golden brown)2
cashews cashews10
almonds almonds (optional: soak and peel)10- curd2tbsp
little water (to blend smoothly)
Whole Spices
bay leaf bay leaf1
star anise star anise1
small mace1
cinnamon stick1in
cloves5clove
green cardamoms green cardamoms3
Other
oil3tbsp
butter1tsp
slit green chillies3- water2cups
garam masala1tsp- salt to taste
chopped coriander leaves (for garnish)2tbsp
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
262.5kcal (13.13%)
Protein
21.3g (42.5%)
Carbs
6.3g (2.27%)
Sugars
1.3g (2.5%)
Healthy Fat
11.4g
Unhealthy Fat
5.0g
% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet
How to make Mughlai Chicken Curry Recipe| Restaurant Style Mughlai Chicken Curry at Home
Marinate the Chicken
- Step 1
In a large bowl, add washed and drained chicken, salt, pepper, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chilli powders, ginger-garlic paste, curd, and lemon juice.
- Step 2
Mix everything thoroughly, cover, and let it rest for 15–20 minutes. For deeper flavor, marinate longer (up to 1 hour) in the fridge.
Prepare the Mughlai Paste
- Step 1
In a mixie jar, add fried golden brown onions, cashews, almonds, and curd.
- Step 2
Blend into a smooth, thick paste using a few tablespoons of water. Set this paste aside.
Start Cooking the Curry
- Step 1
Heat a kadai or deep pan. Add oil and butter.
- Step 2
Add the whole spices: bay leaf, star anise, mace, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom. Sauté till aromatic.
- Step 3
Add the marinated chicken and sauté on medium flame until the chicken starts releasing water and cooks halfway. This takes around 12–15 minutes.
Add the Rich Gravy
- Step 1
Add the prepared onion-cashew-almond paste and slit green chillies.
- Step 2
Mix well and cook on low flame to prevent the paste from sticking. Add salt to taste.
- Step 3
Cook till oil separates from the masala, enhancing the flavor and richness of the curry.
Add Water and Simmer
- Step 1
Add water and mix well. Add garam masala.
- Step 2
Cover the pan and cook on low flame for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Once the curry thickens and oil floats on top, turn off the flame.
Garnish and Serve
- Step 1
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
- Step 2
Serve hot with steamed basmati rice, jeera rice, butter naan, roti, or chapathi.
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
262.5kcal (13.13%)
Protein
21.3g (42.5%)
Carbs
6.3g (2.27%)
Sugars
1.3g (2.5%)
Healthy Fat
11.4g
Unhealthy Fat
5.0g
% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet
Tips & Tricks
Use bone-in chicken for juicy and flavorful curry.
Fry onions till deep golden brown for that restaurant-style richness.
Use thick curd to avoid curdling and for better taste.
Always cook nut-based gravies on low flame.
For extra creaminess, add 2 tbsp fresh cream at the end (optional).
FAQS
Can I use boneless chicken for this recipe?
Yes, you can use boneless chicken, but bone-in chicken adds more flavor to the curry.
What can I substitute for almonds?
If you don't have almonds, you can use only cashews or skip almonds altogether.
How can I make the curry spicier?
You can add 1 tsp green chilli paste to the marinade or increase the quantity of red chilli powder.
Can I skip mace in the recipe?
Yes, you can skip mace or substitute it with a pinch of nutmeg.
How do I prevent the nut-based paste from sticking?
Cook the paste on low flame and use a non-stick or heavy-bottomed kadai to avoid burning.
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