Indian Know How To Prepare Murgh Chatpata
Murgh Chatpata is a flavourful Indian chicken dish that features tender pieces of boneless chicken marinated in a lively blend of spices and a generous squeeze of lemon.
(By Chef Shrikant Sanglodkar)
Murgh Chatpata is a bold and flavourful Indian chicken dish known for its spicy, tangy, and aromatic profile that excites the palate with every bite. “Murgh” means chicken, and “Chatpata” refers to something tangy, spicy, and mouth-wateringly delicious — a perfect description of this vibrant dish that’s deeply rooted in North Indian Street food culture.
The dish features tender pieces of boneless chicken marinated in a lively blend of ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, garam masala, and a generous squeeze of lemon or a dash of chaat masala for that signature tang. The marinade is left to infuse the chicken with layers of flavour, making each piece juicy, spicy, and aromatic.
Once marinated, the chicken is tossed in a light coating of corn flour and refined flour (maida, you can substitute it with besan) to create a crispy outer layer when fried. The chicken is then deep-fried or shallow-fried until golden and crunchy, with a tender and juicy center. The crispy coating locks in the robust flavors of the marinade, offering a satisfying bite every time.
Shrikant Sanglodkar is the Executive Chef at Sula Vineyards
Ingredients
- 200 Gram Chicken Leg boneless
- 2 Teaspoon Red Chilli paste
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic
- 1 Teaspoon Ginger
- 1 Teaspoon Chat Masala
- 1 Teaspoon Kitchen King
- 1 Teaspoon Lemon juice
- 1 Teaspoon Chopped Coriander
- 1 Teaspoon Turmeric
- Oil (for frying)
- 0.5 Piece Egg
- 25 Gram Corn Starch
- 25 Gram Ref. Flour
- Salt To Taste
Cooking Instructions
Wash, clean and cut the chicken leg boneless into thin strips and pat dry to drain if any moisture.
Add lemon juice, oil, salt, ginger garlic paste, red chili paste, chat masala and marinade the chicken.
Add remaining ingredients and eggs, flour to form a dropping consistency batter.
Heat oil and fry the chicken evenly quoted batter till it floats on surface and crispy.
Serve hot with chat masala sprinkled along with green chutney on side.
Summary
Know How To Prepare Murgh Chatpata
Murgh Chatpata is a flavourful Indian chicken dish that features tender pieces of boneless chicken marinated in a lively blend of spices and a generous squeeze of lemon.
Ingredients
- 200 Gram Chicken Leg boneless
- 2 Teaspoon Red Chilli paste
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic
- 1 Teaspoon Ginger
- 1 Teaspoon Chat Masala
- 1 Teaspoon Kitchen King
- 1 Teaspoon Lemon juice
- 1 Teaspoon Chopped Coriander
- 1 Teaspoon Turmeric
- Oil (for frying)
- 0.5 Piece Egg
- 25 Gram Corn Starch
- 25 Gram Ref. Flour
- Salt To Taste
Main Procedure
Wash, clean and cut the chicken leg boneless into thin strips and pat dry to drain if any moisture.
Add lemon juice, oil, salt, ginger garlic paste, red chili paste, chat masala and marinade the chicken.
Add remaining ingredients and eggs, flour to form a dropping consistency batter.
Heat oil and fry the chicken evenly quoted batter till it floats on surface and crispy.
Serve hot with chat masala sprinkled along with green chutney on side.
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