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Indian Chicken with Vegetables (Murgh Subji Wala)

Here's how you make Indian Chicken with Vegetables (Murgh Subji Wala)
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 40m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 3 pounds chicken (pieces, bone-in)
  • 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable oil)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons gingerroot, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch strips
  • 3 medium tomatoes, sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
  • 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon coriander powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Remove skin and all visible fat from chicken; cut small slits into chicken to allow seasoning to penetrate; set aside.

  • Step 2: Heat oil in large saucepan; cook chicken pieces over medium-high heat until chicken is opaque, turning frequently, 5-6 minutes.

  • Step 3: Remove chicken from pan and set aside.

  • Step 4: Add cumin, onion, garlic, turmeric, and ginger to pan; cook stirring constantly until onions are caramelized, about 6-7 minutes.

  • Step 5: Add bell pepper, tomato, mushrooms, cayenne pepper, coriander powder and salt, stirring to mix well.

  • Step 6: Place chicken in pan, cover, reduce heat, and simmer till chicken is tender, 25-35 minutes.

  • Step 7: Remove from heat and sprinkle with garam masala.

Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • Serve with rice, hot breads such as naan or rotis, and vegetable dishes such as chole or saag, and possibly a salad.
  • I also like to have fresh chilies and lemon wedges available as condiments also.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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