Murgir Laal Jhol

Name: Murgir Laal Jhol
Total time: 2400 s
Yield: 5-6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 kg fresh Chicken bone-in; 2 tbsp Ginger paste; 1 tbsp Garlic paste; 2 tsp Red Chilli powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder; 1 tsp Cumin powder; 1 tsp Coriander powder; 2-3 medium finely chopped Onions; 1 large chopped Tomato; 1 tbsp Mustard oil; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Bengali Garam Masala (Bhaja Moshla); 2 Bay Leaves; 1 inch Cinnamon; 1 Black Cardamom or Badi Elaichi; 2-3 Green Cardamoms; 4-5 Cloves; 2-3 tbsp Oil (preferably Mustard); 350-400 gm Curd; 2 cubed Potatoes

ZMA @zesty5

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Chicken curry is made in different ways in different regions of our Country. Murgir Laal Jhol is one such dish from Bengali cuisine. It is a fiery Red and a spicy Chicken Curry made with selected spices and Curd along with Potatoes. This flavourful and an aromatic special preparation is absolutely delicious and delightful gravy seasoned with spices and a good amount of thick Curd. It is a must on our family menu and is made very often, especially on holidays and special occasions.

The colour and the texture both are unique with a distinctive nutty aroma from the spices used and also the taste is just as amazing as the gravy itself. It's a perfect choice for a family meal on a holiday or a weekend. It's a treat to our tastebuds. A show stealer for sure, this is one awesome Curry you shouldn't miss. It's a must have one once a Week. Let's get started with the making process then.

Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

ZMA @zesty5

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Ingredients

35-40 minutes

5-6 servings

1 kgfresh Chicken bone-in
For the marination -
2 tbspGinger paste
1 tbspGarlic paste
2 tspRed Chilli powder
1/2 tspTurmeric powder
1 tspCumin powder
1 tspCoriander powder
2-3medium finely chopped Onions
1large chopped Tomato
1 tbspMustard oil
1 tspSalt
1/2 tspBengali Garam Masala (Bhaja Moshla)
Whole spices needed -
2Bay Leaves
1 inchCinnamon
1Black Cardamom or Badi Elaichi
2-3Green Cardamoms
4-5Cloves
2-3 tbspOil (preferably Mustard)
350-400 gmCurd
2cubed Potatoes

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Steps

35-40 minutes

1

Marinate chicken with all the ingredients mentioned under the title marination and set aside overnight for best results in a refrigerator well covered.
2

Heat mustard oil in a pan. Add the whole spices partially crushed for a lovely flavour and aroma. Fry all for a minute and then add the chopped onions. Saute until golden brown.
3

Also add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft. And finally add the well marinated chicken. Sear it on a medium high to high heat for about 6-7 minutes until the raw smell fades away. And the chicken changes the colour and looks well seared.
4

Let it cook now on a low heat for the next 4-5 minutes. And now is the time to add the beaten curd. When adding it, do it on a low heat or switch off the flame. After mixing it properly, switch on the gas and let it cook on a low heat for about 15-18 minutes.
5

Pour in water, reduce heat, and simmer until the chicken is tender and the gravy thickens. At this stage fried potatoes are added as well.
6

This is a gravy type dish. So keep the consistency accordingly. If needed, add hot water to adjust it. Garnish with lots of chopped coriander leaves. Serve it piping hot alongside both Rice and Rotis. Enjoy!

Tips

Marinating the Chicken overnight enhances the flavour and tenderness of the meat.

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ZMA @zesty5

on September 07, 2025 16:58

Homemaker by choice and a passionate cook by heart. An aspiring cook who actually never knew anything about Cooking until i became a mother myself.With Motherhood came the responsibilities as well and this was the turning point in my life.I started to learn the ABC's of cooking, taking help from my mother and my MIL. And time just flew. I spread my wings higher and higher. With my love for excellence and innovation, i stepped into a world of homecooks with my exposure to Cookpad one fine day on the social media. And there was no looking back since then and i have not only shared recipes here on this wonderful platform but also have made some lovely friends as well. Today iam successful because of my hard work, dedication and loads of good wishes of my family and my kids in particular.