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Gunpowder Pot Murgh Tikka
🇮🇳 Indian

Gunpowder Pot Murgh Tikka

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Wardha cooking — Gunpowder Pot Murgh Tikka brings a gunpowder touch with a classic tikka finish. About 52 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 22 min Cook 30 min Serves 6 Hard

Ingredients

  • Chicken500 g, curry cut
  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • 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

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Gunpowder Chicken Recipe · on YouTube