Bengali Spicy Chicken Recipe

Name: Bengali Spicy Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil; 1 onion large, sliced; 1 clove garlic minced; 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste; 2 teaspoons ginger paste; 3 cardamoms; 2 bay leaves cut in half; 3 pieces cinnamon stick 1 inch each; 2 teaspoons turmeric powder; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons cumin powder; 1 kilogram chicken 12-16 pieces; 4 green chilis; 1 potato cubes; 3 cups water; salt to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons oil
1 onion large, sliced
1 clove garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon garlic paste
2 teaspoons ginger paste
3 cardamoms
2 bay leaves cut in half
3 pieces cinnamon stick 1 inch each
2 teaspoons turmeric powder
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin powder
1 kilogram chicken 12-16 pieces
4 green chilis
1 potato cubes
3 cups water
salt to taste

1
Fry the onions in the oil medium heat until soft but not brown, add the chopped garlic. Then add the cardamoms, bay leaves and cinnamon stick,
2
Once brown, add the garlic paste and ginger paste. Add the chilli powder and turmeric powder. Then add a little bit water so the spices don't burn.
3
Keep stirring until water evaporates. Add the chicken and stir until it fries a little.
4
Add 1 tsp of cumin powder. Add half cup water to mix the cumin with the chicken.
5
Keep stirring for 5 more minutes then add the rest of the cumin powder.
6
Add salt and stir well. Then simmer until oil separates, about 15 minutes.
7
Add 2 cups water.
8
Put on the lid and cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9
Add a bit more salt to taste. Add the whole green chilis.
10
Serve hot with rice or naan bread!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons oil, 1 onion large, sliced, 1 clove garlic minced, 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste, and more.

Yes, Bengali Spicy Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bengali Spicy Chicken

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