Kalimirch Chicken

Kalimirch Chicken #

A rich and creamy North Indian chicken dish, flavoured with black pepper and kasoori methi. This version combines the warmth of whole spices, the smoothness of cream and khoya, and the subtle tang of yoghurt and lemon.

Ingredients #

  • 1 kg Chicken (cut into ~18 pieces)
  • 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic (finely chopped)
  • 2 medium Onions (finely chopped)
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 1½ tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2½ tbsp Kasoori Methi
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 cup Yoghurt
  • 1½ tbsp Cream
  • ½ tsp Garam Masala
  • 3 tbsp Khoya
  • 4 tbsp Green Coriander (finely chopped)
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • ⅛ tbsp Sugar

Method #

  1. Heat oil in a wok (karahi), add finely chopped ginger and garlic.
  2. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  3. Add butter and mix well.
  4. Add chicken and fry for several minutes until lightly browned.
  5. Add salt, black pepper, and 2 tbsp kasoori methi (rubbed between palms).
  6. Pour in milk, yoghurt, and cream. Stir well.
  7. Cover and cook on medium heat until the chicken is done.
  8. Add garam masala, khoya, ½ tbsp kasoori methi, and 2 tbsp green coriander.
  9. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  10. Finish with lemon juice, sugar, and remaining 2 tbsp green coriander.

Alternate Style #

  • Use whole chicken cut into 4 pieces.
  • Boil it with:
    • ½ cup Yoghurt
    • 2 cups Water
    • 1 tbsp Black Pepper
    • Salt to taste
  • Prepare the gravy without chicken and kasoori methi.
  • Adjust black pepper and salt.
  • Add chicken when gravy is ready.
  • Add kasoori methi at the end for a final aromatic touch.

This dish pairs beautifully with naan, tandoori roti, or jeera rice. Ideal for a comforting dinner with rich, peppery flavours.