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Awadhi Murgh Musallam

🇮🇳 Indian

The whole stuffed chicken of the Mughal table, eggs and cashews hidden inside. The Sunday-special format that every region does differently. Serve with rice, rotis or buttered pav for the gravy.

Prep 30 min Cook 42 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Chicken500 g, bone-in pieces
  • Ginger Garlic Paste2 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion3, finely sliced
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Green Chili2, slit
  • Coriander Powder2 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil3 tbsp
  • Whole Garam Masala Spices1 tsp
  • Eggs4
  • Cashews1/4 cup
  • Red Chili Powder1-2 tsp

Optional extras

  • Kasuri Methi1 tsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season the chicken with salt and the ground spices, rub in ginger garlic paste, and let it sit while you build the rest.

  2. 2

    Soften the onions down slowly with a pinch of salt till they turn the colour of dark honey.

  3. 3

    Build the masala: paste, tomato, powders — cook until thick, glossy and clearly done.

  4. 4

    Turn the chicken through the masala with the eggs, let it sear, then pour in warm water and cover.

  5. 5

    Simmer till done — the meat should leave the bone without a fight — then finish with garam masala and cilantro.

Chef's tip

If the masala sticks, add water a tablespoon at a time rather than drowning the dish.

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