Murgir Laal Jhol Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Bengali cuisine is renowned for its robust fish curries, some even swear by the exquisite mutton preparations like Kosha Mangsho in which spices and mutton are fried until it is somewhat thick and dry; but the cuisine also boasts of many delicious chicken preparations, one of the most noted one being Murgir Laal Jhol.  Murgi, is a Hindi, as well as Bengali word for chicken, whereas, Laal Jhol, means a red-coloured gravy. That's right in addition to its fiery, delicious flavour, this dish is also renowned for its lovely red hue. The dish is a typical Sunday brunch recipe, you can also prepare it for any celebratory feast or special ocassions. Make sure you have all your masalas and you are good to go, for the recipe itself is not very time consuming. 

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45minstotal
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25minsCook
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Ingredients for Murgir Laal Jhol Recipe

  • 200 gram Chicken
  • 2 gram Salt
  • As required Turmeric powder
  • 1 Dried red chilies
  • 1/2 Kashmiri red chilies
  • 37.50 gram Potatoes
  • 37.50 Sliced Onions
  • 1.25 gram Ginger chopped
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • As required Mustard oil
  • 3/4 Bay leaves
  • 2 gram Sugar
  • 6.25 gram Yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Hot water
  • 1/4 Paste of cinnamon, 4 cardamom and 3 cloves

Directions: Murgir Laal Jhol Recipe

Steps To Prepare

  • STEP 1.Cut and wash the chicken and marinate the chicken with salt and turmeric powder
  • STEP 1.Soak the dried red chilies and kashmiri red chilies in hot water for 20 minutes
  • STEP 2.Make a paste of the red chilies, ginger and garlic with the water from the red chilies

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.Heat the pan with mustard oil. Add the paste and fry along with some bay leaves
  • STEP 2.Add sliced onions, sugar and mix well. Cover and cook for a while.
  • STEP 3.Now add potatoes and salt and cover for a few minutes.
  • STEP 4.Add yoghurt and cook until potatoes are soft. You can cover the lid again to ensure speedy cooking.
  • STEP 5.Add marinated chicken and cook for 20 minutes.
  • STEP 6.Add the paste you had prepared by blending spices. You can also add a tinge of mustard oil (optional).
  • STEP 7.Cover the lid and cook for 10-15 minutes. Garnish with coriander

Storage And Serving Directions

  • STEP 1.Serve hot with rice.
Nutrition
value
3606
calories per serving
39 g Fat139 g Protein653 g Carbs69 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    39g
  • Protein
    139g
  • Carbs
    653g
  • Fiber
    69g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    653g
  • Protein
    139g
  • Fiber
    69g

Fats

  • Fat
    39g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    1210mg
  • Iron
    33mg
  • Vitamin A
    76mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    4mg
  • Vitamin B2
    1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    24mg
  • Vitamin B6
    8mg
  • Vitamin B9
    1680mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    629mg
  • Vitamin E
    5mg
  • Copper
    4mcg
  • Magnesium
    929mg
  • Manganese
    11mg
  • Phosphorus
    2606mg
  • Selenium
    96mcg
  • Zinc
    17mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp