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 Kali Mirch Chicken Recipe at home (Step by Step + Video).
The aroma of fresh ground Black Pepper that flavors the chicken pieces simmering in thick creamy gravy is hard to resist. Although pepper is the main spice in this recipe, this chicken can be tried with subtle other spices to get varied flavors.
In order to give more texture to this gravy, I have used chopped onion pieces, green chillies. Additionally, coriander leaves makes this chicken curry all the more flavourful, so make sure you add it.
Murgh Kalimirch can be relished with Khamiri Roti, Zeera Chawal or Laccha Paratha during a usual family meal or during a meet-up with BFFs, here’s its recipe, do note it down:
Benefits of Black Pepper
Black Pepper, also known as Kalimirch in Hindi is very good for our health. It not only helps in digestion, but it even aids in weight loss. It must be consumed during ear-ache for quick relief.
Furthermore, black pepper reduces the risk of cancer and various cardiovascular diseases as well.
How to make Kali Mirch Chicken Step by Step
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.
Now add 1/2 cup water and black pepper powder and cook till oil separates at the corners.
Now add 1/2 cup of water and cover and cook till chicken is done.
Add lemon juice, honey, kauri methi, coriander and coarse black pepper powder.
Add cream and mix well.
Add garam masala powder and mix well.
Chicken Kali Mirch Video Recipe
Chicken Kali Mirch Recipe
Chicken Kali Mirch
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.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Onion chopped
- 2 Green chilli chopped
- 10-12 Cashew Nuts
- 3 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 3-4 Clove
- 3-4 Cardamom
- 1 inch Cinnamon
- 2 tsp Ginger garlic paste
- 500 g Chicken curry cut
- 1/4 cup Curd whisked
- 2 tsp Coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp Cumin powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Kasuri Methi
- 1 tbsp Whole black peppers Coarsely ground in a mortar and pestle.
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cream
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder
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 1/2 cup water and black pepper powder and cook till oil separates at the corners.
Now add 1/2 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.
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Swan Tours India
can the recipe be made without grilling???
Neha Mathur
I haven’t grilled the chicken in this recipe.
Neha
Excellent recipe. Thank you for the precision in the measures of every ingredient.
Neha Mathur
Thnx a lot for trying 🙂
Anamit
Hi! Very interesting recipe, but is there a substitute I can use instead of cream? Extra curd perhaps?
Neha Mathur
You can use milk instead. Extra curd will make it too sour.
Anahat
Awesome . tried it.yum yum yum yum yum
Neha Mathur
Thnx a lot for trying 🙂 Let me know what can I improve to get 5 stars from you.
Sharmila bhardwaj
This recipe was so delicious this is our favourite now. Thank you so much. With Gratitude from my whole family.
Neha Mathur
Thnx a lot for trying. I am so glad you and your family liked it 🙂
U C Tewari
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.
Neha Mathur
I am glad you like the recipes 🙂
Apurva
Yummilicious 😊
Neha Mathur
Thnx 🙂
MOHD Areeb
Thanks alot to share this recipe. .
Thanks again.
Neha Mathur
Thnx
Madi
Is there any substitute for the cashews?
Neha Mathur
You can use blanched almonds or poppy seeds.
hill climb racing
Your recipe is amazing. I followed it and made a delicious masterpiece. Thanks again.
Neha Mathur
Thnx for trying 🙂
Sheba
Tried this today!! Turned out really good! I used milk instead of cream. Thank you for sharing your recipes!!
Neha Mathur
I am so glad you liked it 🙂
Jingo Holidays
Hi, your recipe is really amazing and something different as well!
Neha Mathur
Thnx