Makkai Murgh (Corn Chicken)

16 ingredients
18 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 medium boneless chicken breasts, skinned and cut into 1/2 inch size pieces
  • 1 cup corn kernel, blanched
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seed
  • 7 -8 black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seed
  • 5 cloves
  • 12 cup yoghurt
  • salt
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 12 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 12 tablespoons oil
  • 5 -6 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 inch piece gingerroot, chopped
  • 3 medium tomatoes, pureed
  • 2 medium red capsicums, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Roast cumin seeds, peppercorns, corriander seeds and cloves in a pan.
  2. 2
    Allow to cool completely and then crush them.
  3. 3
    Transfer chicken pieces to a bowl.
  4. 4
    Add salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and yoghurt.
  5. 5
    Mix well.
  6. 6
    Heat oil in a wok.
  7. 7
    Add ginger and garlic.
  8. 8
    Saute for a few minutes until the raw smell is gone.
  9. 9
    Add blanched corn kernels and mix well.
  10. 10
    Stir in half cup of water and bring to a boil.
  11. 11
    Add the roasted crushed masala and mix well.
  12. 12
    Fold in tomato puree and simmer for 4 minutes.
  13. 13
    Add chicken pieces and mix thoroughly to combine.
  14. 14
    Simmer till the chicken is almost done.
  15. 15
    Add bell pepper cubes, salt and corriander leaves.
  16. 16
    Mix and cook for a minute.
  17. 17
    Serve hot.
  18. 18
    Enjoy!

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