How long does Murg Kali Mirch take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Murg Kali Mirch serve?

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

Is Murg Kali Mirch 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 Murg Kali Mirch?

400 grams Chicken Curry Cut, ¾ cup Curd, 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder, ¼ cup Cashew (full), 2 Onion, 2 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Murg Kali Mirch?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Murg Kali Mirch?

About 364 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Murg Kali Mirch

Name: Murg Kali Mirch
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India, Punjabi
Ingredients: 400 grams Chicken Curry Cut; ¾ cup Curd; 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder; ¼ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ½ tsp Salt; ¼ cup Cashew (full); 1 cup Water; ½ cup Water; 3 tbsp Oil; 2 Onion, Finely Chopped; 2 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 2 tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder; ¼ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Kasuri Methi Powder; ¼ cup Water; ¼ cup Water

35 min
medium
Serves 4
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Prep 15 min · Cook 20 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 Creamy Pepper Chicken Gravy · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies Low carb High protein Gluten-free

Murg kali mirch: chicken marinated in curd and black pepper, cooked in a cashew paste with kasuri methi. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 35 minutes, with video.

High proteinLow calorie

Good for: Party

Ingredients

13 items

4 people

Chicken Curry Cut400 grams
Curd¾ cup
Black Pepper Powder2 tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Salt1 tsp
Cashew (full)¼ cup
Water2 cup
Oil3 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped2
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped2
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tbsp
Cumin Powder2 tsp
Kasuri Methi Powder1 tbsp

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	364kcal	1456kcal
Protein	25g	102g
Carbohydrate	15g	59g
Fat	24g	94g
Fibre	2.2g	8.8g
Sugar	5.1g	20g

Cookd masalas for chicken curry cut

Method

1
Marinate the chicken with a tbsp of oil, curd, 1 tsp black pepper powder and ¼ tsp pf garam masala powder. Mix well and set aside.
Chicken Curry CutCurdBlack Pepper PowderGaram Masala PowderSalt
2
Boil cashewnuts in 1 Cup of water for 5 mins.
Cashew (full)Water
3
Strain and blend to fine paste with ½ Cup of water.
Water
4
Heat oil a kadhai and add the onion. Cook until translucent.
OilOnion
5
Add the chopped green chillies and ginger-garlic paste. Saute for 2 minutes.
Green ChilliGinger Garlic Paste
6
Add the cumin powder, black pepper powder, garam masala powder, salt and kasuri methi powder. Add ¼ cup of water and cook well.
Cumin PowderBlack Pepper PowderGaram Masala PowderSaltKasuri Methi PowderWater
7
Add the chicken and mix well.
8
Add the cashew nut paste, ¼ Cup water. Cover and cook for 8 mins on a medium-low flame.
Water

Before you start

How long does Murg Kali Mirch take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Murg Kali Mirch serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Murg Kali Mirch vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Murg Kali Mirch 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 Murg Kali Mirch?: 400 grams Chicken Curry Cut, ¾ cup Curd, 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder, ¼ cup Cashew (full), 2 Onion, 2 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Murg Kali Mirch?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Murg Kali Mirch?: About 364 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

8 notes

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Riza Hasan Sherifa ZJanuary 2022
❤️
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Shanmugavadivu LoknathFebruary 2025
very good
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SathiyajeeveApril 2022
enjoyed the making processes and result came out well
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A Cookd cookApril 2024
Excited 😋😋
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Mothish SivakumarJuly 2023
loved it.
SriFebruary 2023
My son wanted something different so tried this. my son absolutely loved and gave me a hug. Thank you team cooked💓
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GayathriDecember 2022
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A Cookd cookJuly 2022
this dish came out very well 😋