Nizami Dum Chicken

Name: Nizami Dum Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken with bones; 1 lemon juice; 2 tsp ginger garlic green chili paste; 1 cup curd; 1/2 cup coconut paste; 1 tsp turmeric; 2 tsp kashmiri red chili powder; 1 tsp pepper powder; 1 1/2 tsp cumin powder; 2 tsp coriander powder; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp salt; small sticks cinnamon; 1 tsp shahi jeera; 1/4 tsp cardamom powder; 2 tbsp ghee; 2 handfuls fried onions; 1 handful mint leaves; 1 handful coriander leaves; small piece charcoal

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:1h

Nizami Dum Chicken, also known as Hyderabadi Dum Ka Murgh, is a rich and royal chicken dish slow-cooked with curd, nuts, coconut, whole spices, herbs, and a touch of charcoal smoke for that authentic Hyderabadi flavor. The chicken marinates in a creamy, aromatic blend that soaks deep into every piece, and then cooks gently on dum until it's tender, flavorful, and coated in a luxurious gravy. It’s the kind of recipe that looks grand but is surprisingly simple once you start making it, and it pairs beautifully with naan, roti, or pulao. If you’re in the mood to try something special yet comforting, this dish is definitely worth making at home.

Updated at: Fri, 28 Nov 2025 07:19:22 GMT