How long does Murg Musallam take?

1 hour 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 30 minutes of preparation and 50 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Murg Musallam serve?

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

Is Murg Musallam 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 Musallam?

1 Chicken (Whole), 250 grams Chicken Mince, 2 Boiled Eggs, ¼ cup Fresh Cream, 1 Onion, 1 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Murg Musallam?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Murg Musallam?

About 398 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Murg Musallam

Name: Murg Musallam
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Oil; 1 Onion; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 Green Chilli; 10 Mixed Nuts, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Raisins, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ½ tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Mint Leaves, Roughly Chopped; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Roughly Chopped; 250 grams Chicken Mince, Crushed; 1 Chicken (Whole); For Coating Oil; As Needed Salt; As Needed Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 2 Boiled Eggs; For Frying Oil; 10 Almonds, Peeled; 10 Cashew (full); 2 tbsp Poppy Seeds; ½ cup Water; 3 tbsp Oil; 1 Mace; 3 Green Cardamom; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; 3 Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 4 Tomato, Finely Chopped; 2 tsp Salt

80 min
medium
Serves 6

Prep 30 min · Cook 50 min

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16 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 murgh musallam · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies Low carb Gluten-free

Murg musallam: whole chicken stuffed with spiced mince, nuts and eggs, simmered in almond and cashew gravy. Medium-spicy, serves 6, 80 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Good for: Christmas, Party

Ingredients

34 items

6 people

Oil6 tbsp
Onion1
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tbsp
Green Chilli1
Mixed Nuts, Finely Chopped10
Raisins, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder1 tsp
Salt2½ tsp
Mint Leaves, Roughly Chopped2 tbsp
Coriander Leaves, Roughly Chopped2 tbsp
Chicken Mince, Crushed250 grams
Chicken (Whole)1
OilFor Coating
SaltAs Needed
Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderAs Needed
Boiled Eggs2
OilFor Frying
Almonds, Peeled10
Cashew (full)10
Poppy Seeds2 tbsp
Water2½ cup
Mace1
Green Cardamom3
Cumin Powder2 tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped3
Tomato, Finely Chopped4
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Fresh Cream¼ cup
Kewra Water1 tbsp
Saffron, Soaked10 strands
Silver LeafAs Needed
AlmondsAs Needed

Contains: milk, egg, groundnut, 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	398kcal	2388kcal
Protein	14g	83g
Carbohydrate	19g	112g
Fat	31g	184g
Fibre	4.3g	26g
Sugar	7.4g	44g

Cookd masalas for chicken (whole)

Method

1
For the mince, heat oil in a kadai and add the onions. Fry them until light golden.
OilOnion
2
Add the ginger-garlic paste and green chillies and fry until no longer raw in aroma. Add the chopped nuts and raisins and mix well.
Ginger Garlic PasteGreen ChilliMixed NutsRaisins
3
Add the powdered spices, salt.Add the mint and coriander leaves mix well.
Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderGaram Masala PowderSaltMint LeavesCoriander Leaves
4
Add the mince and mix well to prevent it from becoming a lump. Cook the mince half done
Chicken Mince
5
Make slits on the whole chicken carcass and rub with oil, salt and red chilli powder.
Chicken (Whole)OilSaltKashmiri Red Chilli Powder
6
Stuff the mince in the cavity along with the boiled eggs. Use a string and tie up the chicken to enclose the mince well.
Boiled Eggs
7
Heat oil, in a pot and add the chicken trussed chicken carcass and get a brown colour on all sides by frying in hot oil for less time, we don’t want to cook the chicken, just browning the outside. About 4-5 mins per side.Drain the chicken and set aside.
Oil
8
To make the paste, dry roast the de-skinned almonds and cashew nuts until slightly brown. Add the poppy seeds and roast further for 2 mins.
AlmondsCashew (full)Poppy Seeds
9
Blend to a smooth paste with water and set aside.
Water
10
For the gravy, heat oil in a kadai, add the whole spices and add the onions. Brown them, lightly. Add the ginger-garlic paste and fry until no longer raw in aroma.
OilMaceGreen CardamomCumin PowderOnionGinger Garlic Paste
11
Add the tomatoes and cook until completely mashed and add the salt, powdered spices. Mix well and add 2 cups of water.
TomatoSaltCumin PowderCoriander PowderTurmeric PowderKashmiri Red Chilli PowderGaram Masala PowderWater
12
Add the prepared paste and bring to a boil.
13
Add the chicken and reduce the flame. Cook covered for 30 mins while stirring occasionally. Flip the chicken after 20 mins. Keep basting with the gravy.
14
Once the chicken is cooked and tender. Remove it from the gravy.
15
To finish the gravy, blend it smooth and add the cream, kewra water and saffron and mix well, prepare a thick and saucy consistency.
Fresh CreamKewra WaterSaffron
16
Plate the chicken and cut the strings. Top with the gravy, silver leaf and chopped nuts.
Silver LeafAlmonds

Before you start

How long does Murg Musallam take?: 1 hour 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 30 minutes of preparation and 50 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Murg Musallam serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Murg Musallam vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Murg Musallam 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 Musallam?: 1 Chicken (Whole), 250 grams Chicken Mince, 2 Boiled Eggs, ¼ cup Fresh Cream, 1 Onion, 1 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Murg Musallam?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Murg Musallam?: About 398 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.