Description
A refreshing curry from the Nilgiri highlands, simmering chicken in a vibrant green paste made of mint, cilantro, spinach, and coconut.
Restaurants serving Murgh Nilgiri
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Chicken
- Mint
- Cilantro
- Spinach
- Coconut milk
- Green chili
- Onion
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Cumin
- Coriander powder
- Turmeric
- Salt
- Oil
Instructions
- Blend mint, cilantro, spinach, green chili, and grated coconut into a smooth green paste.
- Heat oil, fry cumin, onions, garlic-ginger; add bite-sized chicken and spices (coriander powder etc.).
- Add green paste and coconut milk; simmer briefly so the green color doesn't fade to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Intense cooling mint and sweet coconut smell
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Paneer (substitute as 'Paneer Nilgiri' for a veg version)
Pairing
Basmati rice、Parotta
Trivia
[Hardcore] A specialty of the Nilgiri (Blue Mountains) highlands, a South Indian hill station. Reflecting rich local herb culture, its biggest feature is a 'cooling sensation' distinct from North India's Saag Chicken.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Enjoy the rising mint aroma with your nose while coating rice with the thin green sauce, tasting a freshness unlike any typical curry!
Allergen
Chicken