Murgh cholay (chicken and chickpea curry)

Name: Murgh cholay (chicken and chickpea curry)
Total time: 3600 s
Yield: 2 people
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1/2 half chicken (2 chicken thighs, 2 chicken breasts, 2 chicken legs) 🐔; 70 ml sunflower oil 🌻, ghee; 11/2 cup boiled white chickpeas/ 240 g canned chickpeas; 2-3 finely chopped onions 🧅; 2 finely chopped tomatoes 🍅; 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste 🫚🧄; 2 tbsp green chillies paste; Salt to taste 🧂; 1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder 🌶️; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tbsp dry fenugreek leaves; 1-2 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves 🌿, finely chopped parsley, finely chopped celery🌱; 1 tsp coriander cumin powder; 1 tsp garam masala powder; 2 cups chickpeas stock/ water 💦; 1 tbsp mixed whole spices (cloves, cinnamon sticks, cumin seeds, small/ big cardamons, bay leaf 🍂, black peppercorns, star anise); Ginger juliennes, whole/ slit red or green chillies for garnish

Gurpal kaur Ubhi's {Heavenly Jewel Kitchen} @cook_G33878619

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#GlobalApronweek2, (Ramadan), ( ingredient: chicken thighs), a traditional 'murgh cholay' recipe made with juicy chicken pieces , made with boiled/ canned chickpeas in a spicy masala, a traditional flavours will guarantee delicious, tasty in every bite. Course: mid meal, dinner, Cuisine: indian ,nutrition value: vitamins B6, B12

Gurpal kaur Ubhi's {Heavenly Jewel Kitchen} @cook_G33878619

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Ingredients

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2 people

1/2 halfchicken (2 chicken thighs, 2 chicken breasts, 2 chicken legs) 🐔
70 mlsunflower oil 🌻, ghee
11/2 cupboiled white chickpeas/ 240 g canned chickpeas
2-3finely chopped onions 🧅
2finely chopped tomatoes 🍅
1 tbspginger garlic paste 🫚🧄
2 tbspgreen chillies paste
Salt to taste 🧂
1 tspkashmiri chilli powder 🌶️
1/2 tspturmeric powder
1 tbspdry fenugreek leaves
1-2 tbspfinely chopped coriander leaves 🌿, finely chopped parsley, finely chopped celery🌱
1 tspcoriander cumin powder
1 tspgaram masala powder
2 cupschickpeas stock/ water 💦
1 tbspmixed whole spices (cloves, cinnamon sticks, cumin seeds, small/ big cardamons, bay leaf 🍂, black peppercorns, star anise)
Ginger juliennes, whole/ slit red or green chillies for garnish

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Steps

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Heat sunflower oil 🌻 or ghee if desired, add whole spices, cook for 1 min, add finely chopped onions 🧅 cook till slightly softened and lightly golden, add chicken pieces (chicken thighs, chicken breasts, chicken legs) and mix well, cook for 5 mins, add ginger garlic paste 🫚 🧄 cook for 1 min, add finely chopped tomatoes 🍅 cook for 4 mins, stirring occasionally,until the tomatoes 🍅 are softened.
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Add the salt 🧂, kashmiri chilli powder 🌶️, turmeric powder, coriander cumin powder, green chillies paste and mix well, add few tbsp of water 💦 to prevent the spices from burning and mix well, oil separate from sides, add boiled/ canned chickpeas, garam masala powder and mix well, cook for 4 mins, add chickpeas stock/ water 💦 cover and cook.
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Add dry fenugreek leaves 🌱and cook for another 3 mins, until thickened, add finely chopped coriander leaves 🌿, crushed cumin seeds and cook for 1 min, till oil separated and small bubbles appearing and oil has formed a thin layer on top.
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Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves, finely chopped parsley 🌱, finely chopped celery, ginger juliennes 🫚, slit / whole red or green chillies, serve hot with indian puri, naan, rice 🍚, cucumber & tomato 🍅🥒, lime pickle and chutney.

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Gurpal kaur Ubhi's {Heavenly Jewel Kitchen} @cook_G33878619

on March 19, 2024 18:02

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Hi there! l' m Gurpal Kaur ubhi, a passionate home cook who finds joy in experimenting with flavors and creating delicious dishes. cooking for me is more than just preparing meals it's about sharing love, memories and creativity on plate.From comforting classic to exciting new recipes, l love exploring different cuisines and adding my personal touch.Wheter it's a quick weekday meal or a feast for family and friends, I believe every dish has a story to tell. The best recipes are made with love and shared with joy, whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary journey, I hope my recipes inspire you to cook, taste and share the magic of homemade meals.join me on this flavourful journey and let's inspire each other, one recipe at a time and let's cook with love.