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Tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, nutty gravy made from toasted sesame seeds and cashews. This North Indian curry is creamy, mildly spiced, and perfect with naan or rice for a special meal.
For 4 servings
Marinate the Chicken
Prepare the Sesame-Cashew Paste
Sauté Aromatics and Onions
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Tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, nutty gravy made from toasted sesame seeds and cashews. This North Indian curry is creamy, mildly spiced, and perfect with naan or rice for a special meal.
This north_indian recipe takes 60 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 416.1 calories per serving with 27.39g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Cook the Chicken
Build and Simmer the Gravy
Finish and Serve
Replace the chicken with 250g of paneer cubes or 2 cups of boiled chickpeas. If using paneer, lightly fry the cubes before adding them to the gravy in the last 5 minutes of simmering.
For a nut-free version, substitute the cashews with 1 tablespoon of melon seeds (magaz) or poppy seeds (khus khus), soaked and ground in the same way.
Increase the number of green chilies or add 1/2 teaspoon of regular red chili powder along with the Kashmiri chili powder for more heat.
Chicken is an excellent source of high-quality lean protein, which is essential for muscle growth, repair, and overall body function.
Sesame seeds and cashews provide monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which are beneficial for heart health and can help reduce bad cholesterol levels.
Sesame seeds are a good source of calcium and zinc, while chicken provides phosphorus, all of which are vital minerals for maintaining strong and healthy bones.
The use of curd (yogurt) in the marinade introduces beneficial probiotics, which can help improve gut health and aid in digestion.
Til Murgi can be a part of a balanced diet. It's a good source of protein from chicken and healthy fats from sesame seeds and cashews. However, it is moderately high in calories due to the oil and nuts, so portion control is recommended.
A single serving of this Til Murgi recipe contains approximately 450-480 calories, depending on the exact ingredients and amount of oil used.
Yes, this curry tastes even better the next day as the flavors have more time to meld. You can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of water if the gravy has thickened too much.
If the gravy is too thick, simply stir in a few tablespoons of warm water until it reaches your desired consistency. If it's too thin, let it simmer uncovered for a few more minutes to allow the excess water to evaporate and thicken the sauce.
While white sesame seeds are key to the dish's identity, you could use black sesame seeds for a more intense, earthier flavor, though it will change the color of the gravy. Alternatively, you can increase the amount of cashews or use poppy seeds for a different nutty base.