How long does Salli Murgh take?

1 hour 15 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 55 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Salli Murgh serve?

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

Is Salli 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 Salli Murgh?

1 kg Chicken Curry Cut, 2 Potato, 6 Apricots, 3 Onion, 2 Green Chilli, 3 Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Salli Murgh?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Salli Murgh?

About 407 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Salli Murgh

Name: Salli Murgh
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Parsi
Ingredients: 2 Potato; For Deep Frying Oil; 1 pinch Salt; 2 tbsp Oil; 2 tbsp Ghee; 3 Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 2 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 3 Tomato, Puree; 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1¼ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Sugar; 1 kg Chicken Curry Cut; 1½ cup Water; 6 Apricots, Halved; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Cumin; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder

75 min
medium
Serves 6

Prep 20 min · Cook 55 min

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7 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 Parsi Chicken Curry, Jardaloo Salli Murgh · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies Low carb High protein Gluten-free

Parsi salli murgh: chicken simmered with apricots in onion and tomato gravy, topped with potato straws. Medium-spicy, serves 6, 75 minutes, with video.

High protein

Good for: Party

Ingredients

19 items

6 people

Potato2
OilFor Deep Frying
Salt1 pinch
Oil2 tbsp
Ghee2 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped3
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped2
Tomato, Puree3
Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Salt1¼ tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Sugar½ tsp
Chicken Curry Cut1 kg
Water1½ cup
Apricots, Halved6
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Cumin1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp

Contains: milk.

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	407kcal	2442kcal
Protein	36g	217g
Carbohydrate	15g	90g
Fat	23g	136g
Fibre	2.6g	16g
Sugar	4.2g	25g

Cookd masalas for chicken curry cut

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Method

1
Cut the potato into thin straws and dry them on a towel and fry it in hot oil until golden brown. Season the fried potato straws with salt.
PotatoOilSalt
2
For the gravy, heat oil and ghee in a kadhai and the onions. Fry them until golden brown in colour.
OilGheeOnion
3
Add the ginger-garlic paste and chopped green chillies.
Ginger Garlic PasteGreen Chilli
4
Add the tomato puree of 3 fresh tomatoes and cook until thick.
Tomato
5
Add the red chilli powder, salt and turmeric powder and water.
Red Chilli PowderSaltTurmeric PowderSugar
6
Add the chicken, apricots and simmer covered for 20 mins until tender, finish with potato straws, fresh chopped coriander leaves, cumin powder and garam masala powder.
Chicken Curry CutWaterApricotsCoriander LeavesCuminGaram Masala Powder
7
Garnish with fried potato salli/straws.

Before you start

How long does Salli Murgh take?: 1 hour 15 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 55 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Salli Murgh serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Salli Murgh vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Salli 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 Salli Murgh?: 1 kg Chicken Curry Cut, 2 Potato, 6 Apricots, 3 Onion, 2 Green Chilli, 3 Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Salli Murgh?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Salli Murgh?: About 407 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.