Tomato Murg by Sameer S Nilatkar
Tomato Murgi, a beloved traditional dish, undergoes an exciting transformation with the addition of a few carefully selected ingredients. This innovative recipe elevates the familiar flavours, resulting in a succulent chicken dish that is both rich and creamy. Join me as I share my culinary journey in creating this delightful version of Tomato Murgi, bringing a new depth of flavour and a touch of indulgence to your dining experience.
Prep Time – 30 minutes
Cook Time – 45 minutes
Total Time – 75 minutes
Servings – 4
Ingredients :
Chicken – 800 gm
Onions – 300 gm
Red chillies – 5
Ginger – ½ inch piece
Garlic – 2 cloves
Cloves – 3
Cinnamon – 1 stick
Tomatoes – 450 gm
Butter – 40 gm
Vinegar – 2 tbsp
Salt – to taste
Cream – 2 tbsp ( for garnish )
Coriander – for garnish
Method :
1 ) Clean and joint chicken.
2 ) Boil together finely chopped tomatoes and a quarter of the onions ( chopped ) with about 2
cups of water. When cooked, pass through a sieve.
3 ) Grind using the vinegar, red chillies, ginger, garlic, cloves and cinnamon.
4 ) Slice the remaining onions. Heat butter. Add onions and fry. Remove.
5 ) Add ground ingredients and fry lightly. Add chicken, fried onions, salt and remaining vinegar.
Cook, covered on a slow fire. When half done, add tomato and onion sauce. Cook gently till
the chicken is very tender. Garnish with cream and coriander leaves. Serve hot.
