{"id":22135,"date":"2015-12-13T22:57:02","date_gmt":"2015-12-14T03:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/?p=22135"},"modified":"2025-10-12T10:22:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-12T14:22:16","slug":"murgh-musallam-or-eggs-stuffed-whole-chicken-a-royal-mughlai-dish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/murgh-musallam-or-eggs-stuffed-whole-chicken-a-royal-mughlai-dish\/","title":{"rendered":"Murgh Musallam- Eggs Stuffed Whole Chicken, A Royal Mughlai Dish"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Mughlai cuisine is known for its rich, aromatic, and indulgent dishes, and Murgh Musallam<\/strong> is one such masterpiece that stands out.<\/p>\n

This regal dish, whose name translates to “whole chicken,” is a spectacular preparation where an entire chicken is marinated, stuffed, and slow-cooked in a luscious, spiced gravy. It was a favourite among the Mughal emperors and remains a celebrated delicacy in Indian and Pakistani kitchens today.<\/p>\n

Murgh Musallam isn\u2019t just food; it\u2019s an experience. The rich history, the royal flavours, and the grand presentation make it a perfect dish for special occasions and celebrations. Whether you\u2019re a fan of Mughlai cuisine or simply love trying new recipes, this dish will transport you back to the kitchens of the Mughal emperors.<\/p>\n

I love cooking with whole chicken, so trying Murgh Musallam<\/strong> was an absolute must for me. This royal Mughlai dish features a whole chicken stuffed with flavorful egg roast, then slow-cooked in a rich and aromatic gravy made with almonds, poppy seeds, yogurt, and saffron. The result? A tender, juicy chicken infused with layers of deep, luxurious flavors.<\/p>\n

This is the perfect dish to make for someone special or for special occasions: for someone who loves you unconditionally, no matter what. It’s a labor of love, and every bite reflects the warmth and care that goes into preparing it.<\/p>\n

Enjoy with your loved ones!<\/p>\n

Other Whole Chicken Recipes, click here<\/a><\/h3>\n

Mughlai Murgh Musallam or Egg Stuffed Whole chicken<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Gravy<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Preparation Pictures<\/strong><\/p>\n

Egg Roast<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Whole chicken ready to be stuffed with eggs<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Eggs goes into the chicken cavity<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Tie the legs and wings using a kitchen twine<\/strong><\/p>\n

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After adding the ground almond\/poppyseeds\/cumin paste<\/strong><\/p>\n

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After adding yogurt<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Place the chicken, breast side down on the gravy and cook for 25 minutes<\/strong>\"whole<\/p>\n

After 25 minutes of cooking<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Flip the chicken over and cook for another 20 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Finally, the well cooked Murgh Musallam ready to be carved\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Mughlai Murgh Musallam or Eggs Stuffed Whole Chicken<\/div>\n
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Recipe Type<\/span>: Main<\/span><\/div>\n
Cuisine: Indian<\/span><\/div>\n
Author: Thasneen<\/span><\/div>\n
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