Flavourful Kaali Meeri Chicken Curry

September 2, 2025

Ingredients For Marination

  1. Chicken – 500 g
  2. Green Chilli – 3 (chopped)
  3. Black Pepper Powder – 1 tsp
  4. Hung Curd – 2 tsp
  5. Mayonnaise – 1 tsp
  6. Ginger Garlic Paste – 1 tsp
  7. Fresh Cream – 1 tbsp
  8. Lemon – 1 (squeezed)
  9. Salt – as per your taste

Ingredients For Curry

  1. Oil – 2 tbsp
  2. Butter – 2 tbsp
  3. Cardamom – 2
  4. Cloves – 2
  5. Cinnamon Stick – 1 (small)
  6. Star Anise – 1
  7. Onion – 2 (medium, chopped)
  8. Coriander Powder – 1 tsp
  9. Garam Masala – ½ tsp
  10. Cumin Powder – ½ tsp
  11. Fenugreek Powder – ½ tsp

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken with green chillies, black pepper powder, hung curd, fresh cream, mayonnaise, ginger garlic paste, lemon juice and salt. Let the chicken marinate for 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  2. Heat oil and butter in a deep wok on a medium flame. Add in the cloves, cinnamon stick, cardamom and star anise. Sauté for a minute.
  3. Add in the chopped onions and sauté until light golden – brown.
  4. Add in the marinated chicken. Mix everything well. Close and cook for 7-8 mins
  5. Add in the coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala and fenugreek powder. Mix everything well, close and cook for another 7-8 mins on low – medium flame until the chicken is tender and cooked thoroughly
  6. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with naan, rice or roti.

ENJOY YOUR FLAVOURFUL CURRY!

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