How long does Hyderabadi Dum ka Murgh take?

1 hour 15 minutes from start to finish. That is 30 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Hyderabadi Dum ka Murgh serve?

6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Hyderabadi Dum ka Murgh spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Hyderabadi Dum ka Murgh?

1000 grams Chicken Drumstick, 1 cup Curd, 15 Cashew (full), 15 Almonds, 2 tbsp Dessicated Coconut, 1 cup Fried Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Hyderabadi Dum ka Murgh?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Hyderabadi Dum ka Murgh?

About 545 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Hyderabadi Dum ka MurghCook

Hyderabadi Dum ka Murgh

Name: Hyderabadi Dum ka Murgh
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Andhra
Ingredients: As needed Water; 15 Cashew (full); 15 Almonds; 2 tbsp Dessicated Coconut; 5 Green Chilli, Slit; 1000 grams Chicken Drumstick; 2 tsp Salt; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; 4 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 2 tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 2 tsp Kasuri Methi; 1 tsp Shahi Jeera; 4 Green Cardamom; 1 Black Cardamom; ½ tsp Kewra Water; 3 tbsp Lemon Juice; 3 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 cup Fried Onion; ¼ cup Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped; ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 cup Curd; ½ cup Khova; 1 pinch Saffron, Soaked; ¼ cup Ghee; 1 Charcoal, Hot; 1 tsp Ghee

75 min
medium
Serves 6

Prep 30 min · Cook 45 min

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8 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as dum ka murgh, dum chicken · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Low carb High protein Gluten-free

Hyderabadi dum ka murgh: drumsticks in cashew, almond, curd, khova and saffron, cooked sealed. Medium-spicy, serves 6, 75 minutes plus marinating, video.

High protein

Good for: Party

Ingredients

28 items

6 people

WaterAs needed
Cashew (full)15
Almonds15
Dessicated Coconut2 tbsp
Green Chilli, Slit5
Chicken Drumstick1000 grams
Salt2 tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder4 tsp
Garam Masala Powder2 tsp
Black Pepper Powder1 tsp
Kasuri Methi2 tsp
Shahi Jeera1 tsp
Green Cardamom4
Black Cardamom1
Kewra Water½ tsp
Lemon Juice3 tbsp
Ginger Garlic Paste3 tbsp
Fried Onion1 cup
Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped¼ cup
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped¼ cup
Curd1 cup
Khova½ cup
Saffron, Soaked1 pinch
Ghee¼ cup
Charcoal, Hot1
Ghee1 tsp

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	545kcal	3270kcal
Protein	41g	245g
Carbohydrate	21g	124g
Fat	34g	201g
Fibre	3.7g	22g
Sugar	9.2g	55g

Cookd masalas for chicken drumstick

Method

1
In a pot of boiling water, add the cashew and almonds. Boil for 5 minutes. Remove the skins of the almonds. Grind it into a paste along with the cashews, desiccated coconut, green chilli and water as needed.
WaterCashew (full)AlmondsDessicated CoconutGreen Chilli
2
To the chicken, add all the dry ingredients for the marination, lemon juice, ginger garlic paste and mix.
Chicken DrumstickSaltTurmeric PowderCoriander PowderKashmiri Red Chilli PowderGaram Masala PowderBlack Pepper PowderKasuri MethiShahi JeeraGreen CardamomBlack CardamomKewra WaterLemon JuiceGinger Garlic PasteFried OnionMint LeavesCoriander Leaves
3
Then mix the curd, khoya, saffron and curd. Mix well. Marinate for 3 hours, or overnight for the best results.
CurdKhovaSaffronGhee
4
Place the chicken into a heavy bottomed pot. Seal the pot using aluminium foil and the lid.
5
Heat a Tawa over high heat. Place the sealed pot on the Tawa and cook for 5 minutes.
6
Reduce the flame and cook for 35 minutes on low heat.
7
Open the dum. Place a bowl with hot charcoal in the pot. Pour a teaspoon of ghee for the smoke. Cover tightly and rest for 5-7 minutes, depending on the level of smokiness you want in the dish.
CharcoalGhee
8
Remove the charcoal, cover and rest for 20 minutes before serving.

Before you start

How long does Hyderabadi Dum ka Murgh take?: 1 hour 15 minutes from start to finish. That is 30 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Hyderabadi Dum ka Murgh serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Hyderabadi Dum ka Murgh vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Hyderabadi Dum ka Murgh spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Hyderabadi Dum ka Murgh?: 1000 grams Chicken Drumstick, 1 cup Curd, 15 Cashew (full), 15 Almonds, 2 tbsp Dessicated Coconut, 1 cup Fried Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Hyderabadi Dum ka Murgh?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Hyderabadi Dum ka Murgh?: About 545 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.