The dish is all about the pepper. We grind black peppercorns fresh so the heat is bright and fragrant rather than dull, then build a base of onion, ginger and garlic cooked down slowly before the cream goes in. Boneless chicken is added and left to simmer until it is tender and coated in the pale, peppery gravy.
Unlike a butter chicken or a regular curry, kali mirch chicken skips the heavy tomato and leans into a creamy, savoury-peppery profile. It is a favourite for guests who want something a little different — comforting and rich, with a warm kick from the pepper rather than chilli heat. Households across Miller, Brintnell and Clareview order it when they want to move beyond the usual curry.
How We Make Our Kali Mirch Chicken
In Our Kitchen
- Black peppercorns ground fresh for a bright, aromatic heat
- Onion, ginger and garlic base cooked down slowly
- Cream stirred through for a smooth, rich gravy
- Boneless chicken simmered until tender
- Finished with a final crack of black pepper
Best Served With
- Garlic naan or plain naan to scoop the gravy
- Steamed basmati rice or a jeera pulao
- A cooling raita or fresh green salad
- Chicken or goat biryani, when you are feeding a group
Order Kali Mirch Chicken Across Northeast Edmonton
Spicy Mahal is at 3351 153 Ave NW, just off Manning Drive, so
kali mirch chicken is a short drive for Miller, Brintnell, Hollick-Kenyon, Matt Berry, McConachie, Ozerna, Larkspur, Sifton Park, Clareview Town Centre, Fraser, Belvedere, Evansdale, Schonsee and Mayliewan. Choose
online ordering for pickup or delivery, call
+1 (780) 836-1323 for a phone order, or come in and eat with us.
We also handle catering for family gatherings and small events in northeast Edmonton.
More Dishes to Try at Spicy Mahal
Ordering for the table? Pair it with butter chicken combo, chicken & goat biryani or chicken & goat kebab naanwich. You can see everything we cook on the full Spicy Mahal menu, or read more about how we cook.
