Awadhi Murgh Musallam
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.
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
Season the chicken with salt and the ground spices, rub in ginger garlic paste, and let it sit while you build the rest.
- 2
Soften the onions down slowly with a pinch of salt till they turn the colour of dark honey.
- 3
Build the masala: paste, tomato, powders — cook until thick, glossy and clearly done.
- 4
Turn the chicken through the masala with the eggs, let it sear, then pour in warm water and cover.
- 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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