Murg Mussalam Recipe

A taste of 1950s Bombay! This incredible Murg Mussalam recipe comes straight from my grandmother's recipe box – a treasure trove of international cuisine from a time when it wasn't so common. This authentic Indian chicken dish, unearthed from a vintage Bombay (Mumbai) newspaper clipping, is rich, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make. Get ready to transport your taste buds to another era with tender chicken simmered in aromatic spices and served with fluffy rice and a perfectly grated hard-boiled egg.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 892.2 kcal
Protein 24g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Murg Mussalam

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How to Make Murg Mussalam

  1. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 large chopped onion and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in 2 cinnamon sticks, 4 cloves, and 1 teaspoon cardamom pods. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  3. Add 2-3 green chilies (adjust to your spice preference), finely chopped, and 1 tablespoon coriander powder. Cook for another minute.
  4. Add 1.5 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces. Cover the pot and cook for 20 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add 1 cup of water, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 inch ginger, minced, and 1 teaspoon turmeric powder. Stir well to combine.
  6. Cover and cook for another 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  7. Serve hot over steamed basmati rice. Garnish with a hard-boiled egg, grated.
  8. Enjoy this delicious piece of culinary history!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

196g

Carbs

2g

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