Indian Chicken with Vegetables (Murgh Subji Wala)

Name: Indian Chicken with Vegetables (Murgh Subji Wala)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 3 lb chicken pieces; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1.5 tsp ground cumin; 1 large onion; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 2 tsp minced ginger; 0.25 tsp turmeric; 1 bell pepper; 3 medium tomatoes; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tbsp coriander powder; 1.5 tsp salt; 1 tsp garam masala

A South Asian dish of chicken, bell pepper and tomatoes, seasoned with cumin and ginger and simmered on the stove. It's finished with garam masala.

55 min · Serves 6 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 40 min · 55 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Remove skin and all visible fat from chicken; cut small slits into chicken to allow seasoning to penetrate; set aside.
2
Heat oil in large saucepan; cook chicken pieces over medium-high heat until chicken is opaque, turning frequently, 5-6 minutes.
6 min
3
Remove chicken from pan and set aside. Add cumin, onion, garlic, turmeric, and ginger to pan; cook stirring constantly until onions are caramelized, about 6-7 minutes.
7 min
4
Add bell pepper, tomato, mushrooms, cayenne pepper, coriander powder and salt, stirring to mix well.
5
Place chicken in pan, cover, reduce heat, and simmer till chicken is tender, 25-35 minutes.
35 min
6
Remove from heat and sprinkle with garam masala. Serve with rice, hot breads such as naan or rotis, and vegetable dishes such as chole or saag, and possibly a salad.