Rajasthani Red Chicken Curry/ Rajasthani Laal Murgh
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In an earlier post we have seen how to make spicy Rajasthani laal maas, today we are going to learn Rajasthani Laal Murgh. The marinated chicken chunks are simmered in a thick gravy made with tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger, curd, and red chili powder finished in a warm, spicy, cumin-flavored sauce and this is How to make Rajasthani Laal Murgh. Definitely, it will be hotter than any other recipe. When first time I had this in Jodhpur, then I took an ice cream after that to keep my tongue normal. So let’s start
Equipment required
- Mixing bowl
- Kadai
- Grinder
- Spatula
Ingredients for Rajasthani Laal Murgh
- Chicken-600 gm(3 chunks, each 200 gm)
- Curd-2 tbsp
- Onions-2
- Ginger-garlic paste-2 tbsp
- Tomato-1
- Oil-3 tbsp
- Turmeric powder-2 tbsp
- Kashmiri chili powde2 tbsp
- Red chili powder-1 tbsp
- Cumin powder-1 tbsp
- Bay leaves
- whole spices(green cardamom-2, cloves-5, nutmeg, cinnamon stick-1 inch, bay leaves-2, and peppercorns-10) to make garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Coriander leaves to garnish
How to make Rajasthani Red Chicken Curry/ Rajasthani Laal Murgh
First, take a mixing bowl, then add curd and ginger garlic paste
![Rajasthani Laal Murgh step1](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Rajasthani-Laal-Murgh-step1.png)
Add 1 tbsp turmeric powder
![Rajasthani Laal Murgh step2](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Rajasthani-Laal-Murgh-step2.png)
Then add 1 tbsp Kashmiri chili powder, ½ tbsp red chili powder, salt, and ½ tbsp cumin powder
![Rajasthani Laal Murgh step3](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Rajasthani-Laal-Murgh-step3.png)
Add 1 tbsp oil
![Rajasthani Laal Murgh step4](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Rajasthani-Laal-Murgh-step4.png)
Mix all these, then add the chicken chunks and mix well, and keep it for 30 minutes for marinating.
![Rajasthani Laal Murgh step5](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Rajasthani-Laal-Murgh-step5.png)
Dry roast all the whole spices, for 2-3 minutes in a Tawa, and allow them to cool to room temperature.
![Rajasthani Laal Murgh step6](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Rajasthani-Laal-Murgh-step6.png)
Then transfer them to a grinder jar and make a powder.
![Rajasthani Laal Murgh step7](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Rajasthani-Laal-Murgh-step7.png)
Add pieces of two onions to the grinder jar
![Rajasthani Laal Murgh step8](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Rajasthani-Laal-Murgh-step8.png)
And make a paste
![Rajasthani Laal Murgh step9](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Rajasthani-Laal-Murgh-step9.png)
Make a paste of one tomato.
![Rajasthani Laal Murgh step10](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Rajasthani-Laal-Murgh-step10.png)
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a Kadai
![Rajasthani Laal Murgh step11](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Rajasthani-Laal-Murgh-step11.png)
Add 1 bay leaf, 5 peppercorns, 1 cardamom, and cinnamon on ½ inch stick
![Rajasthani Laal Murgh step12](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Rajasthani-Laal-Murgh-step12.png)
Then pour the onion paste and stir them till the water dries up completely
![Rajasthani Laal Murgh step13](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Rajasthani-Laal-Murgh-step13.png)
Then add 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste and stir them for 2 minutes
![Rajasthani Laal Murgh step14](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Rajasthani-Laal-Murgh-step14.png)
Add turmeric powder, red chili powder Kashmiri chili powder, cumin powder, and salt, and sauté them till the raw smell of the spices goes off.
![Rajasthani Laal Murgh step15](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Rajasthani-Laal-Murgh-step15.png)
Now the gravy becomes thick
![Rajasthani Laal Murgh step16](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Rajasthani-Laal-Murgh-step16.png)
Add the tomato paste and mix well
![Rajasthani Laal Murgh step17](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Rajasthani-Laal-Murgh-step17.png)
Now add the chicken chunks and mix with the gravy
![Rajasthani Laal Murgh step18](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Rajasthani-Laal-Murgh-step18.png)
Cover the lid and allow them to cook for 10 minutes on a low flame
![Rajasthani Laal Murgh step19](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Rajasthani-Laal-Murgh-step19.png)
Open the cover and add1/2 tbsp garam masala we made earlier and mix them
![Rajasthani Laal Murgh step20](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Rajasthani-Laal-Murgh-step20.png)
Spread chopped coriander leaves
![Rajasthani Laal Murgh step21](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Rajasthani-Laal-Murgh-step21.png)
Transfer them to a serving plate and serve hot with rice or roti.
![Rajasthani Laal Murgh step22](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Rajasthani-Laal-Murgh-step22.png)