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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Dal & Curries » Non Veg Curries » Chicken Kali Mirch (Black Pepper Chicken)

    Published: Oct 29, 2018 | Last Updated On: May 15, 2020 by Neha Mathur

    Chicken Kali Mirch (Black Pepper Chicken)

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    Chicken Kali Mirch or Murgh Kali Mirch is a spicy thick gravy that is cooked with loads of black pepper. It can be enjoyed with rice or roti. #Indian #Chicken #Curry #Pepper #BlackPepper

    Chicken Kali Mirch or Murgh Kali Mirch is a spicy chicken curry that is cooked with loads of Black Pepper or kali Mirch. It’s a delicious recipe that goes perfectly well with any Indian bread or rice.  Here is how to make it.

    Chicken kali Mirch served in a bowl.

    Chicken Curry is one such dish that is made almost every weekend at my home, sometimes during weekdays too.

    As it is a regular at home, I try and prepare variations of chicken curries so that the taste and flavours are different and the family can enjoy it without getting bored of the same chicken curry.

    A few days ago, I tried my hands on this Indian version of Pepper Chicken, “Chicken Kali Mirch”, which turned out so rich and delicious, that I just couldn’t stop myself from eating more.

    The aroma of fresh ground Black Pepper in this thick creamy gravy and the succulent chicken pieces were so hard to resist.

    I also made this for one of my house parties, and believe me the bowl was wiped clean at the end. Yes, its that good!

    Also, Kali Mirch or Black Pepper is also good for our overall health, therefore including it in our meals is important.

    It helps in digestion and also promotes weight loss.

    So, I thought why not share the recipe of this incredibly delectable Chicken Kali Mirch with you, that can also be enjoyed for your weekend dinners.

    What is Chicken Kali Mirch?

    Inviting and irresistible, it is a simple white coloured chicken curry where the base of curry is prepared using curd, which is flavoured with lots of black pepper.

    Though black pepper is the star ingredient in this curry, I have also used other spices such as coriander powder, cumin powder and garam masala powder to make it even more delicious.

    Make sure that you don’t add red chilli powder and turmeric powder in this curry, as it will change the colour as well as the flavours of this creamy curry.

    Onions and green chillies are added to add a little spice and texture to this curry.

    To make it more creamy and rich, Fresh cream is also added, but you can avoid it too.

    Additionally, coriander leaves make this curry even more refreshing, so make sure you garnish this curry at the end.

    If you want to make a dry version of this dish, then you can cook the chicken till the curd gets completely absorbed.

    Skip adding water and follow the rest of the instruction as it is.

    Serving Suggestions

    I like to serve Kali Mirch Chicken recipe along with crispy and flaky Laccha Paratha with a side of sliced onions.

    But this Chicken Curry tastes great with almost all the Indian Bread, such as Phulka, Tawa Paratha, Khamiri Roti, Naan or any bread of your choice.

    It can also be served with simple plain Steamed Rice or Jeera Rice.

    Storage Suggestions

    I would not recommend you to freeze Chicken Kali Mirch, as it has yogurt and it tends to split and get flaky when you will thaw the chicken curry after freezing it.

    Usually, the curries with tomato and stock base freeze well. So make this curry fresh and enjoy it with your friends and family.

    If you have leftover chicken curry, you can store it an airtight container in the fridge for about 2 to 3 days.

    Close up shot of Kali Mirch Chicken Recipe

    Step by Step Recipe

    Heat 4 cups water in a pan. Once it comes to a boil, add onion, green chilli and cashews and boil for 6-8 minutes.

    Onion, green chilli and cashew nuts added in boiling water.

    Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture cool. Strains and grind the onion and cashew nuts to make a fine paste.

    Paste made from onion, chilli and cashews.

    Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan.

    Oil heating in a pan.

    Once the oil is hot, add cloves, cardamom and cinnamon to the pan.

    Cloves, cardamom and cinnamon added to the oil.

    Add onion paste and fry for 8-10 minutes.

    Onion paste added in the pan.

    Add ginger-garlic paste and fry for 2 minutes.

    Ginger garlic paste added in the pan.

    Now add chicken and fry for 6-8 minutes on high heat.

    Chicken added in the pan.

    Add curd and mix well. Cook for 3-4 minutes.

    Curd added in the pan.

    Add coriander powder, cumin powder and salt and cook for 3-4 minutes.

    Coriander powder and salt added in the pan.

    Now add ½ cup water and black pepper powder and cook till oil separates at the corners.

    Water added in the pan.

    Now add ½ cup of water and cover and cook till chicken is done.

    Pan covered.

    Add lemon juice, honey, kauri methi, coriander and coarse black pepper powder.

    Honey, jasuri methi added in the pan.

    Add cream and mix well.

    Fresh cream added in the pan.

    Add garam masala powder and mix well.

    Garam masala added in the pan.

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    Chicken Kali Mirch or Murgh Kali Mirch is a spicy thick gravy that is cooked with loads of black pepper. It can be enjoyed with rice or roti.

    Chicken Kali Mirch Recipe

    Chicken Kali Mirch or Murgh Kali Mirch is a spicy thick gravy that is cooked with loads of black pepper. It can be enjoyed with rice or roti.
    4.33 from 64 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 346kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • 1 cup Onion (chopped)
    • 2 Green chilli (chopped)
    • 10-12 Cashew Nuts
    • 3 tablespoon Vegetable oil
    • 3-4 Clove
    • 3-4 Cardamom
    • 1 inch Cinnamon
    • 2 teaspoon Ginger garlic paste
    • 500 g Chicken (curry cut)
    • ¼ cup Curd (whisked)
    • 2 teaspoon Coriander powder
    • ½ teaspoon Cumin powder
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Powder
    • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon Honey
    • 1 tablespoon Kasuri Methi
    • 1 tablespoon Whole black peppers (Coarsely ground in a mortar and pestle.)
    • ¼ cup Fresh Cream
    • ½ teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
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    Instructions

    • Heat 4 cups water in a pan.
    • Once it comes to a boil, add onion, green chilli and cashews and boil for 6-8 minutes.
    • Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture cool.
    • Strains and grind the onion and cashew nuts to make fine paste.
    • Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan.
    • Once the oil is hot, add cloves, cardamom and cinnamon to the pan.
    • Add onion paste and fry for 8-10 minutes.
    • Add ginger garlic paste and fry for 2 minutes.
    • Now add chicken and fry for 6-8 minutes on high heat.
    • Add curd and mix well.
    • Cook for 3-4 minutes.
    • Add coriander powder, cumin powder and salt and cook for 3-4 minutes.
    • Add ½ cup water and black pepper powder and cook till oil separates at the corners.
    • Now add ½ cup of water and cover and cook till chicken is done.
    • Add lemon juice, honey, kauri methi and coarse black pepper powder.
    • Add fresh cream and mix well.
    • Cook for a minute.
    • Once ready, serve with rice or roti.

    Notes

    Use the best quality peppercorns to make this dish.
    You can use boneless chicken too.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 231mg | Potassium: 617mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 11.2mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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    Comments

    1. Swan Tours India

      August 10, 2018 at 9:49 am

      5 stars
      can the recipe be made without grilling???

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        August 10, 2018 at 2:26 pm

        I haven’t grilled the chicken in this recipe.

        Reply
      • Sowmya

        July 25, 2020 at 9:58 pm

        5 stars
        Can we skip Honey in this? Any substitute for that?

        Reply
        • Neha Mathur

          July 26, 2020 at 3:21 am

          Yes sure. You can add sugar instead.

          Reply
          • Madhu

            February 12, 2022 at 12:56 pm

            Can we add veggies instead chicken?

            Reply
            • Neha Mathur

              February 12, 2022 at 3:37 pm

              Yes, you can.

        • mohandas

          August 12, 2020 at 2:24 pm

          5 stars
          good dsh keep it up

          Reply
          • Neha Mathur

            August 14, 2020 at 7:44 am

            Thanks

            Reply
    2. Neha

      October 28, 2018 at 4:56 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent recipe. Thank you for the precision in the measures of every ingredient.

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        October 31, 2018 at 1:28 pm

        Thnx a lot for trying 🙂

        Reply
      • Priyanka @FlavorQuotient

        July 25, 2020 at 10:20 am

        Made this today and turned out really amazing! Thanks so much!

        Reply
        • Neha Mathur

          July 26, 2020 at 3:22 am

          happy to hear 🙂

          Reply
    3. Anamit

      November 15, 2018 at 6:35 pm

      4 stars
      Hi! Very interesting recipe, but is there a substitute I can use instead of cream? Extra curd perhaps?

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        November 19, 2018 at 1:04 pm

        You can use milk instead. Extra curd will make it too sour.

        Reply
    4. Anahat

      January 21, 2019 at 2:34 pm

      4 stars
      Awesome . tried it.yum yum yum yum yum

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        January 22, 2019 at 4:30 am

        Thnx a lot for trying 🙂 Let me know what can I improve to get 5 stars from you.

        Reply
    5. Sharmila bhardwaj

      January 27, 2019 at 3:23 pm

      This recipe was so delicious this is our favourite now. Thank you so much. With Gratitude from my whole family.

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        January 28, 2019 at 3:08 am

        Thnx a lot for trying. I am so glad you and your family liked it 🙂

        Reply
    6. U C Tewari

      February 01, 2019 at 11:11 am

      5 stars
      Most of the recipies you post are a delight to eat. The step by step guide with nice photographs are of great help.
      Thanx a lot for sharing your knowledge.

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        February 03, 2019 at 4:38 am

        I am glad you like the recipes 🙂

        Reply
    7. Apurva

      February 16, 2019 at 2:40 pm

      5 stars
      Yummilicious ????

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        February 18, 2019 at 3:53 am

        Thnx 🙂

        Reply
    8. MOHD Areeb

      March 03, 2019 at 6:47 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks alot to share this recipe. .
      Thanks again.

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        March 05, 2019 at 1:01 pm

        Thnx

        Reply
    9. Madi

      March 17, 2019 at 1:31 am

      Is there any substitute for the cashews?

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        March 17, 2019 at 5:43 am

        You can use blanched almonds or poppy seeds.

        Reply
    10. hill climb racing

      April 01, 2019 at 6:53 am

      Your recipe is amazing. I followed it and made a delicious masterpiece. Thanks again.

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        April 01, 2019 at 12:30 pm

        Thnx for trying 🙂

        Reply
    11. Sheba

      April 20, 2019 at 5:35 pm

      5 stars
      Tried this today!! Turned out really good! I used milk instead of cream. Thank you for sharing your recipes!!

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        April 22, 2019 at 3:23 am

        I am so glad you liked it 🙂

        Reply
      • Kuljeet

        July 19, 2020 at 4:33 am

        I have never done cooking and just tired this recipe for the first time few days ago. I followed the procedure step by step and the outcome was excellent. It was finger liking and everyone enjoyed the taste

        Reply
        • Neha Mathur

          July 19, 2020 at 4:53 am

          Happy to hear 🙂

          Reply
    12. Jingo Holidays

      April 24, 2019 at 7:27 am

      4 stars
      Hi, your recipe is really amazing and something different as well!

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        April 24, 2019 at 12:36 pm

        Thnx

        Reply
    13. Sonal Uban

      June 02, 2019 at 11:18 pm

      Excellent recipe! Cane out very nice and was a hit with the little one too. Thanks Neha!

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        June 04, 2019 at 2:42 am

        Thnx for trying 🙂

        Reply
        • Anurag

          May 01, 2020 at 2:34 pm

          5 stars
          Hi neha anurag this side from ur college. Just cooked kali mirch seeing ur recipe. It tastes awesome. Bhiswari ll love it too. Do ping me at 9897562004

          Reply
          • Neha Mathur

            May 03, 2020 at 10:38 am

            Hello Sir, good to hear from you 🙂

            Reply
    14. Jazz

      June 19, 2019 at 7:19 am

      5 stars
      Amazing recipe! Can’t believe I could have made such a tasty meal! Thanks for sharing

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        June 19, 2019 at 11:33 am

        Thanks a lot for trying 🙂

        Reply
    15. Jingo Holidays

      June 22, 2019 at 12:09 pm

      Amazing recipe tips

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        June 24, 2019 at 4:47 am

        Thanks a lot 🙂

        Reply
    16. Anahat

      July 05, 2019 at 12:52 pm

      Awesome

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        July 05, 2019 at 5:22 pm

        Thanks

        Reply
    17. Saumya

      July 07, 2019 at 8:05 am

      5 stars
      Amazing recipe!
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        July 09, 2019 at 1:34 am

        Thanks for trying 🙂

        Reply
    18. Monaz Tanttra

      September 12, 2019 at 12:58 pm

      Easy to cook with simple ingredients.. thanks

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        September 14, 2019 at 12:44 pm

        Thanks a lot

        Reply
    19. SHS Holidays

      October 03, 2019 at 1:26 pm

      Thanks for sharing blogs I am so happy to find great information
      it is very interesting to the viewer good job keep writing I will bookmark this blog.

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        October 04, 2019 at 2:57 am

        Thanks

        Reply
    20. Avishek Dan

      January 17, 2020 at 9:17 pm

      4 stars
      Tasty recipe but the chicken will be more flavorful if marinated overnight in yogurt and spices.

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        January 20, 2020 at 2:39 pm

        🙂

        Reply
    21. Avishek Dan

      January 20, 2020 at 4:43 am

      4 stars
      Good taste. Would be better if the chicken was marinated beforehand with the spices.

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        January 20, 2020 at 2:38 pm

        Yes. You can definitely marinate the chicken. But I don’t think there will we too much difference in taste in texture.

        Reply
    22. Khushi sodhi

      April 29, 2020 at 3:42 am

      Hello – want to try it tdy – what about the four cups water that we used for boiling – is that to b discarded ? Is it necessary to boil -can we skip the boiling n directly grind chopped onions n kaju ???

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        April 30, 2020 at 3:28 am

        You can discard the water. I make this recipe by boiling and that gives a very different taste to the dish.

        Reply
    23. Anjali

      May 17, 2020 at 7:29 am

      The recipe is so good! One of the favourites in the house. Thank you!

      Can this be made for paneer?

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        May 18, 2020 at 4:56 am

        Yes sure. Add the paneer once the gravy is done.

        Reply
    24. ZA19

      May 17, 2020 at 4:04 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing recipe. I tried it today and it was awesome. I will try others recipes too.

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        May 18, 2020 at 4:55 am

        happy to hear!

        Reply
        • Asif

          August 09, 2020 at 4:28 am

          Hi,

          What about the chillis after boiling? Should it be ground along with cashew and onion or discarded.

          Reply
          • Neha Mathur

            August 14, 2020 at 7:49 am

            They should be ground.

            Reply
    25. Anurag

      May 20, 2020 at 6:36 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing recipe. Tried it today and everybody loved it. Thanks! 🙂

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        May 21, 2020 at 3:31 am

        Good to know!

        Reply
    26. Monisha

      June 14, 2020 at 4:46 am

      5 stars
      Amazing recipe very easy to follow and the outcome is super!!!

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        June 16, 2020 at 1:35 am

        Nice to know Monisha 🙂

        Reply
    27. Shikha Mehra

      June 27, 2020 at 2:49 pm

      Just made this chicken following your recipe , it came out so delicious! Thank you for sharing it with us .

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        June 28, 2020 at 3:49 am

        Happy to hear 🙂

        Reply
    28. Priyanka @FlavorQuotient

      July 25, 2020 at 10:22 am

      5 stars
      Missed to rate it while commenting! 🙂

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        July 26, 2020 at 3:22 am

        Thanks a lot 🙂

        Reply
    29. Rahul Padukone

      May 23, 2022 at 6:35 pm

      5 stars
      I followed every instruction step by step an in the outcome was absolutely delicious. I highly reccomend you try it .

      Reply
    30. Madhumita

      May 31, 2022 at 10:07 am

      5 stars
      A delicious recipe. Tops my menu for tomorrow.

      Reply

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