Bengali cuisine
Chicken Korma
Tok Mishti Murgi
Intermediate
For 2 people

Tok Mishti Murgir Korma: A Sweet & Tangy Bengali Delight


In this Bengali speciality, juicy chicken drumsticks simmer until fork-tender in a mildly sweet yet tangy yoghurt-based gravy, fragrant with whole Garam masala. The dish gets its characteristic balance of "tok" (tangy) and "mishti" (sweet) notes from yoghurt and raisins. Pair with steamed rice to soak up the flavourful sauce.

Ingredients

  • Sunrise Chicken Curry Masala

    2 tbsp
  • Sunrise Shahi Garam Masala

    2 tbsp
  • Chicken

    400 g
  • Sunrise Turmeric Powder

    1 tsp
  • Whole Garam Masala

    as needed
  • Sunrise Red Chilli Powder

    2 tsp
  • Onion Paste

    2 tbsp
  • Sour Curd

    50 g
  • Tomato Puree

    1/2 tsp
  • Ginger Paste

    2 tsp
  • Garlic Paste

    2 tsp
  • Mustard Oil

    30 ml
  • Water

    as required
  • Raisins

    20 g
  • Ghee

    1 tsp
  • Salt

    to taste
  • Golden Fried Onion (for garnish)

    as needed

Sunrise tip: For a richer gravy, add a splash of heavy cream while stir-frying the chicken. This isn't traditional, but it does give the korma a restaurant-style finish.

 

Steps

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

Time: 60 minutes

Take the chicken in a bowl, add Sunrise Turmeric powder, Sunrise Red Chilli powder, a pinch of salt, garlic paste, ginger paste and sour curd.

Mix well with your hands and keep it aside for 1 hour.

 

Step 2: Fry the Onions & Whole Garam Masala

Time: 15 minutes

Heat Sunrise Mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat until it starts to smoke lightly.

Add whole garam masala, onion paste and fry, stirring often, until they turn golden brown and caramelised.

 

Step 3: Add the Chicken

Time: 10 minutes

Add the marinated chicken drumsticks to the pan and cook on high heat for 5-10 minutes, turning the pieces to brown them evenly.

 

Step 4: Add Spices

Time: 10 minutes

Stir in Sunrise Chicken Curry Masala, tomato puree and water (as required).

Now, cover the pan and let it cook for 10 minutes

 

Step 5: Finish and Serve

Time: 5 minutes

Remove the lid, stir in raisins, Sunrise Shahi Garam Masala, ghee and stir-fry to coat the chicken evenly on all sides.

Garnish with golden fried onion rings and serve hot with steamed rice or parathas.

 

Goes Best With

  • Side Dish: Begun bhaja (spiced fried aubergine slices)

  • Bread: Luchi (deep-fried puffed bread)