Historic Mughlai Chicken Korma with Dhungar Smoke
16th-century Mughlai recipe with minimal whole spices and authentic dhungar charcoal smoke for tandoori aroma. Rich yogurt-cream gravy with caramelized onions.
Ingredients
- 800 gms Bone-in Chciken
- 1 Large Onion Thinly Sliced.
- ¾ cup Plain Yoghurt or ⅓ cup cream
- 1 tbsp Ginger Paste
- 4-5 cloves Garlic crushed
- 1 pc Bay Leaf
- 2-3 pc Green Cardamom Pods
- ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
- 2-3 tbsp Clarified butter or oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Mughlai Chicken Korma
- Marinate chicken with yogurt/cream, ginger, garlic, turmeric and salt for 30 minutes – 2 hours.Heat ghee/oil, caramelize sliced onions until deep golden (15-20 minutes on medium-low).Add bay leaf + cardamom, sauté 30-60 seconds until fragrant.Add marinated chicken, sear briefly, cover and cook on low 20-30 minutes until tender. Add splash of water if needed.
Dhungar Charcoal Smoke
- SAFETY: Do outdoors or excellent ventilation. No briquettes/lighter fluid. Keep kids/pets away. Use long tongs.Heat charcoal over gas flame/torch until ashed outside, red-hot center (3-5 minutes).Place hot coal in small metal bowl/foil cup on top of cooked korma (not touching food).Pour 1-2 tsp ghee on coal (creates smoke instantly). Cover pot TIGHTLY with lid/foil.Smoke 5-8 minutes for classic aroma (3 min mild, 10 min strong). Lift lid away from face, remove coal with tongs, cool completely, discard safely.Stir, garnish with cilantro/cream swirl. Serve with basmati rice or naan.
Additional Notes
- Minimal masalas: Only turmeric + 3 whole spices. Flavor from caramelized onions + dairy.Historic authenticity: Mughlai court recipe (16th century) with dhungar tandoori finish.Safety first: Excellent ventilation essential. Natural charcoal only.
Notes
Mughal emperors served this to impress guests (now you can too)
16th-Century Royal Feast, Simplified for Modern Kitchens
“Mughal emperors didn’t need air-fryers. They had dhungar.”
“4 spices. 1 charcoal trick. Royal results.”
“Your guests will demand the recipe.” 490 cal/serving – Indulgent without guilt [USDA nutrition data] 35g protein from tender bone-in chicken Low-carb, gluten-free, keto-friendly
“4 spices. 1 charcoal trick. Royal results.”
“Your guests will demand the recipe.” 490 cal/serving – Indulgent without guilt [USDA nutrition data] 35g protein from tender bone-in chicken Low-carb, gluten-free, keto-friendly
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