GONDHORAJ MURGI (KAFIR LIME CHICKEN)

Name: GONDHORAJ MURGI (KAFIR LIME CHICKEN)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 2.5 lb bone-in medium-sized chicken pieces; 1 medium onion paste; 2 tbsp ginger paste; 2 tbsp garlic paste; 1 tbsp green chili paste; 2 tbsp Kafir lime juice; 1 cup yogurt; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder; 6-7 Gondhoraj Lebu Leaves or Kaffir lime Leaves; 1 bay leaf; 3-4 Green Cardamom; 1-inch cinnamon stick; 5-6 whole peppercorns; 2 tbsp oil; 2 tsp sugar; 2-3 Whole Green Chilies; Salt to taste

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:35min

Gondhoraj Murgi is a sinfully delicious Bengali dish of chicken simmered in a lip-smacking gravy of yogurt and Gondhoraj Lebu juice. A copycat recipe of the famous Lebu Lonka Murgi from Bhojohori Manna, this light aromatic, and flavorful chicken recipe is ideal for hot summer days.

Updated at: Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:20:27 GMT