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Pongal-Day Sketch Murgh Stew
🇮🇳 Indian

Pongal-Day Sketch Murgh Stew

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Shillong cooking — Pongal-Day Sketch Murgh Stew brings a pongal-day touch with a classic stew finish. About 44 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 14 min Cook 30 min Serves 2 Hard

Ingredients

  • Chicken500 g, curry cut
  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.

  3. 3

    Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.

  5. 5

    Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.

  6. 6

    Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.

Chef's tip

Rest 5 minutes off heat so the spices settle.

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Watch how it's made

Video: ANGLO-INDIAN BROWN STEW, MEAT AND VEGETABLE STEW, LAMB STEW, MUTTON STEW, EASY MEAT STEW · on YouTube