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Murghanu Shaak | Gujarati Chicken Curry Recipe

Murghanu Shaak Recipe or Gujarati Chicken Curry Recipe with step by step pictures. Spicy gujarati chicken curry made with fresh masala and chicken.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • Chicken - 1 kg
  • Onions - 2 large sliced thinly
  • Tomatoes - 3 large chopped finely
  • Potatoes - 2 large peeled and cubed
  • Gujarati Fresh Masala - 4 tblspn Click here for recipe
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil - ¼ cup

Whole Spices:

  • Cinnamon / Pattai - 1 stick
  • Bay Leaf / Brinji Ilai- 2
  • Cardamom / Yelakai - 6 crushed
  • Cloves / Krambu - 5
  • Star Anise - 1

Spice powders:

  • Chilli powder - 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder / Manjal podi - 1 tsp
  • Coriander powder / Thania - 1 tblspn
  • Garam Masala powder - 2 tblspn
  • Cumin Powder - 2 tsp

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a pressure cooker, Add in the whole spices and saute for a min.
  • Now add in the onions and cook for 3 to 4 mins untill they turn golden.
  • Add in the fresh masala, salt, spice powders and give a stir for a min.
  • Add in tomatoes and saute for a couple of mins.
  • Add in chicken and toss well with the masala.
  • Add in potatoes and mix well.
  • Pour a cup of water.
  • Cover the pressure cooker and let it cook for 3 whistle. Lower the flame and let it cook for 10 more mins.Switch off the flame and let the steam escape all by itself.
  • Open the pressure cooker. Squeeze in some lemon juice and add lots of coriander leaves.
  • Serve with some roti, rice or puri.
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