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Green Chicken Curry (Hariyali Murgh)

 Published 2010-Aug-23   Updated 2023-Feb-28

- Submitted by Dahlia

(Hariyali Murgh, Cilantro Mint Chicken Curry, Herbal Chicken Curry, Hariyali Chicken)

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Hariyali Murgh, also known as Green Chicken Curry, is a flavorful and aromatic dish from the India. The dish is made with tender chicken pieces that are marinated in a blend of fresh green herbs and spices, giving it a vibrant green color and a unique taste.

The marinade for green chicken curry typically includes fresh coriander leaves, mint leaves, green chili peppers, ginger, garlic, lemon juice, and spices such as cumin, coriander, and garam masala. The chicken is coated in the marinade and allowed to sit for several hours to soak up the flavors before being grilled or cooked in a tandoor oven.

The result is a delicious and tender chicken dish with a slightly tangy, mildly spicy, and earthy taste, and a fresh and vibrant aroma of herbs and spices. It is usually served with naan bread, rice, or salad and can be enjoyed as a main course or as a starter. Hariyali murgh is a popular dish in many Indian restaurants and is also easy to make at home. Follow this recipe to make green chicken curry at your home.

Recipe For Green Chicken Curry

Serves : 4

Ingredients

  • Chicken - 2 lbs (1 kg)
  • Onion - 1 (chopped)
  • Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Coriander Powder - 2 tsp
  • Cumin Powder - 1 tsp
  • Pepper Powder - 1 tsp
  • Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp
  • Fennel seeds - 1/2 tsp
  • Yogurt - 1/4 cup
  • Heavy Cream - 1/4 cup (You could also use thick coconut milk instead)
  • Lemon Juice - 3-4 tbsp
  • Oil - 2 tbsp
  • Bay Leaf - 1
  • Salt - as needed

To Grind

  • Cilantro - 1 bunch
  • Mint - 1/2 bunch
  • Green Chillies - 4-5
  • Shallots - 3
  • Ginger - 1.5 " piece
  • Garlic - 7-8 cloves

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken pieces with salt,  pepper powder and lemon juice for at least half an hour before preparing the curry.
  2. Make a smooth paste of all the ingredients under 'to grind'. Try to avoid water while grinding or add as little as possible.
  3. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan and add the bay leaf and fennel seeds.
  4. Add the finely chopped onions and fry till it is golden brown.
  5. Add the ground paste and let it cook until the oil separates from the masala. This will take about 10 minutes.
  6. Add the yogurt, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and garam masala. Fry for about half a minute before adding the chicken.
  7. After adding the chicken, saute it with the masala for at least 3 minutes.
  8. Add required water, salt and bring it to a boil. Cover the pan and cook till the chicken is no more raw and oil starts separating from the gravy.
  9. Add the heavy cream to the curry and mix well. Switch off. The green chicken curry is ready to be served.

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Comments (41)

Person   ()
Great to see the easiest way to cook the dish, very great recipe and i recommend you save your time by buying meat from market just visit www.getonlinemeat.in and buy your all meat needs.
Person   ()
Thank You.
Person   ()
Can u please tell me how much cilantro and mint to use exactly in grams.I live in us and we get super big bunches of cilantro and very small bunch of mint leaves in Indian stores.
Person   ()
Use about 1.5 cups of chopped cilantro and 1 cup of mint leaves.
Person   ()
Really very simple food recipe and very different from the regular red curries.
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Person   ()
Thank you.
Person   ()
Nice food I love Indian food
Person   ()
Good to hear that. Enjoy!!
Person   ()
pls mention indian names of ingredients and methods. at least in brackets.
Person   ()
Hi Hemanth,
You can find all the regional names of ingredients under the glossary section. Hope that helps. http://simpleindianrecipes.com/Specials/Glossary.aspx
Person   ()
Can I use regular onion instead of shallot. Will it affect the taste?
Person   ()
Yes you can.
Person   ()
excellent dish i like it
Person   ()
Thank You.
Person   ()
What is shallot pls.
Person   ()
They are small variety of onions, also called sambar onions in india.
Person   ()
Is shallots onions
Person   ()
Yes, they are smaller variety of onions.. You can also substitute with pearl onions..
Person   ()
I want steps with pictures
Person   ()
will add the next time i make it..
Person   ()
Wowww its a wonderful recipe. It tasted sooo yummy:-)
Person   ()
Thank you.
Person   ()
Wow. Excellent dish. The spices blended perfectly. Thank you very much. My wife enjoyed the dish a lot.
Person   ()
Absolutely loved this curry ! My family simply polished it all off in a go �???
Thank you
Person   ()
Great... enjoy!!
Person   ()
we will try this recipe on occasion
Person   ()
Sure. Try it dear.
Person   ()
i wil try dis rcp today.
and i m sure dis is very tasty.
Person   ()
Do try it.. It tastes yummy!!
Person   ()
Absolutely love this recipe! I have made it so about 5 times now and have even tried it with lamb and my fiance simply can not get enough of it!
Person   ()
Great to hear that... Enjoy!!!
Person   ()
Iv made this curry on numerous occasions and my family love it, I'm just away to cook it again for a curry night tomorrow for my cousins and friends. Please try it I don't think you will be disappointed �???
Person   ()
Thanks for sharing ur feedback.
Person   ()
Tried this recipe and it was fantastic. Thank u
Person   ()
Thank u..
Person   ()
I tried this recipe last night..it came out very well.. Was a little bit apprehensive when the curry was a bit sour (due to the curd and lime) but after adding the coconut milk in the end it was simply very tasty. The key to this recipe is to follow the recipe and stick to the ingredients. Also be patient in frying the onions and ground paste. The results you get will be worth the try!
Person   ()
Thanks Kavs for sharing your feedback.
Person   ()
shallots is missing from the ingredients
Person   ()
Shallots is there under 'To Grind'.
Person   ()
I tried this recipe today.... yummy......thanks
Person   ()
Glad to hear that.

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Old Comments

Comment by kavitha kavi
         Nice
 
Reply :-
        Thank you.

Comment by  Sarah Diligenti
         It is simmering and it smells so good... I added zucchini and yellow squah. Cant wait to eat it! Thanks.
       
Reply :-
         Thanks for trying Sarah. Hope you enjoyed it.

Comment by  sangeetha amrithraj
          i made these with peas pulao n th came out really gud..
       
Reply :-
         Good to hear that you tried!!!

Comment by  Shashikumar Naik
        When does the thick Co-conut Milk go into the gravy ?
 
Reply :-
          The coconut milk is an alternative ingredient if you do not have heavy cream on hand.
 
Reply :-
           Thanks for reverting back. I tried my hand roasting Chiken with one of your easy to cook chicken recepies and friends who visited Me on Raksha bandhan relished it. ThankYou once again...

Comment by  Rajshri Baskaran
        This recipe looks good, but what exactly is Shallots?
 
Reply :-
          Shallots are small onions also called pearl onions or sambhar onions.

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