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Chicken Kali Mirch (Black Pepper Chicken) + Video

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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).

Chicken kali Mirch served in a bowl.

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.

Close up shot of Kali Mirch Chicken Recipe

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.

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 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 1/2 cup water and black pepper powder and cook till oil separates at the corners.

Water added in the pan.

Now add 1/2 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.

Chicken Kali Mirch Video Recipe

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.
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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.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 346 kcal
Author Neha Mathur

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

  1. Heat 4 cups water in a pan.

  2. Once it comes to a boil, add onion, green chilli and cashews and boil for 6-8 minutes.

  3. Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture cool.

  4. Strains and grind the onion and cashew nuts to make fine paste.

  5. Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan.

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

  7. Add onion paste and fry for 8-10 minutes.

  8. Add ginger garlic paste and fry for 2 minutes.

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

  10. Add curd and mix well.

  11. Cook for 3-4 minutes.

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

  13. Add 1/2 cup water and black pepper powder and cook till oil separates at the corners.

  14. Now add 1/2 cup of water and cover and cook till chicken is done.

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

  16. Add fresh cream and mix well.

  17. Cook for a minute.

  18. Once ready, serve with rice or roti.

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Kali Mirch
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 12g75%
Cholesterol 100mg33%
Sodium 231mg10%
Potassium 617mg18%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 28g56%
Vitamin A 275IU6%
Vitamin C 11.2mg14%
Calcium 49mg5%
Iron 1.5mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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

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    Thanx a lot for sharing your knowledge.

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