Adrak Haldi Murgh (Turmeric Ginger Chicken)
Bright yellow thighs braised in coconut-y cream and ginger — easy and clean-tasting.
Ingredients
- 700 g Chicken thighs
- 1 Onion
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 2 tbsp Ginger
- 1½ tsp Ground turmeric
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Ground coriander
- 200 ml Heavy cream
- 200 ml Chicken stock
- 2 tbsp Neutral oil
- 1 Lime
- 1½ tsp Salt
Method
- Season the chicken thighs with the salt.
- Heat the oil over medium-high. Brown the chicken 4 minutes a side. Set aside.
- While the chicken browns: chop the onion.
- While the chicken browns: mince the garlic and ginger.
- Soften the onion in the pan for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, and coriander powder; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the stock and cream. Nestle the chicken back in; simmer covered for 12 minutes.
- While the chicken simmers: halve the lime.
- Squeeze the lime over the chicken and serve.
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About Adrak Haldi Murgh (Turmeric Ginger Chicken)
Adrak haldi murgh, turmeric ginger chicken, is a lighter, cleaner-tasting Indian braise that leans on just two headline aromatics rather than a long masala. Bone-in flavor from browned chicken thighs meets a sauce built on ginger and turmeric, rounded out with cumin and coriander and enriched with cream. It sits apart from heavier curries by keeping the spicing bright and legible; you taste the fresh warmth of the ginger and the earthy, slightly bitter turmeric clearly, rather than a dozen ground spices blurred together. The name itself, adrak for ginger and haldi for turmeric, tells you exactly what defines it.
The method is efficient and well sequenced, browning the thighs first for color and depth, then softening onion and blooming the spices in the same pan before the chicken goes back to simmer in stock and cream. That gentle covered braise keeps the thighs juicy while the sauce reduces to a golden, glossy gravy that clings without being heavy. A squeeze of lime at the end sharpens everything and keeps the cream from feeling flat. High in protein and low in carbs, it's a comfortable weeknight main that wants little more than rice, naan, or a simple vegetable to round out the plate.
Adrak Haldi Murgh (Turmeric Ginger Chicken): frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Adrak Haldi Murgh (Turmeric Ginger Chicken)?
A serving has about 675 calories — 32.4g protein, 12g carbs, 55g fat, 1.8g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is it high in protein?
Each serving has about 32.4g of protein, roughly 19% of its calories.
Is Adrak Haldi Murgh (Turmeric Ginger Chicken) gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Adrak Haldi Murgh (Turmeric Ginger Chicken) has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Is Adrak Haldi Murgh (Turmeric Ginger Chicken) dairy-free?
Not as written — it uses Heavy cream. Swapping it for a plant-based alternative makes it dairy-free.
How long does Adrak Haldi Murgh (Turmeric Ginger Chicken) take to make?
About 35 minutes start to finish, but only around 22 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
How many servings does Adrak Haldi Murgh (Turmeric Ginger Chicken) make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.