## Dum Ka Murgh (Lagan Ka Murgh) Recipe (North Indian Recipes Style)

Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Dum Ka Murgh (Lagan Ka Murgh) Recipe** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **North Indian Recipes Lunch**, this dish is **Non Vegeterian** and perfect for any occasion.

**Yields:** 6 servings
**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 120 minutes
**Total time:** 130 minutes

**Cuisine:** North Indian Recipes
**Course:** Lunch
**Diet:** Non Vegeterian

### Ingredients for Dum Ka Murgh (Lagan Ka Murgh) Recipe:

* 1 kg Chicken – cut into medium pieces
* 4 Onions – finely chopped
* 1 teaspoons Ginger – paste
* 1 teaspoons Garlic – paste
* 1/2 cup Poppy seeds – soaked in water
* 1/2 cup Cashew nuts – blanched
* 3 Green Chillies
* Sunflower Oil – as required
* 2 tablespoons Coriander (Dhania) Leaves – chopped
* 1/2 cup Curd (Dahi / Yogurt)
* 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* 2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
* 1-1/2 tablespoons Coriander Powder (Dhania)
* 2 tablespoons Mustard oil
* 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
* 1 teaspoon Salt
* 1 teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste
* 2 Bay leaf (tej patta)
* 4 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds
* 2 Black cardamom (Badi Elaichi)
* 1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
* 1/2 teaspoon Ajwain (Carom seeds)
* 1 teaspoon Mace (Javitri)
* 4 Cloves (Laung)
* 4 Whole Black Peppercorns

### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Dum Ka Murgh (Lagan Ka Murgh) Recipe:

1. wash and strain the chicken nicely.
2. In a mixing bowl, add chicken with all the ingredients mentioned under Marinade.
3. Mix well and cling wrap the bowl, refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
4. In a heavy bottomed pan, heat oil and add all the whole spices and let them crackle.
5. Now add finely chopped or ground onion and saute till raw smell goes off.
6. Add ginger garlic paste and fry everything till golden in colour.
7. Now add the marinated chicken along with the curd mix and turn the flames high so that the curd leaves water.
8. Once the curd starts reducing, turn the flame low and let the chicken cook with lid covered.
9. This may take 20-30 minutes.
10. Meanwhile take soaked poppy seeds and blanched cashews in a grinder jar and grind to make a smooth and fine paste.
11. Once the chicken is slow cooked, add the cashew and poppy paste and mix nicely.
12. Adjust salt and add little water to make a thick curry.
13. Cover the lid and let the chicken cook for another 7 to 8 minutes.
14. Turn off the gas and garnish the Lagan ka Murgh with broken cashew chunks and fresh coriander.
15. Garnished with cashews chunks and coriander, Dum ka Murgh goes best when served with Roomali Roti, Mandey or Butter Naan.

### Tips for the Best Dum Ka Murgh (Lagan Ka Murgh) Recipe:

* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature before frying; too low and food absorbs oil, too high and it burns.

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