Authentic Bangladeshi Chicken Curry Recipe

Hey there, are you ready to dive into the delicious world of Bangladeshi cuisine? Today, I am going to be making a classic dish – chicken curry! Now, if you’re not familiar with Bangladeshi food, let me give you a quick rundown. Bangladeshi cuisine is known for its bold and complex flavors, thanks to the use of a variety of spices and seasonings.

And let me tell you, this chicken curry dish is no exception. It’s packed with a tantalizing blend of spices that will have your taste buds singing! So, without further ado, let’s get started on this authentic and delicious recipe.

What Ingredients Needed for Authentic Bangladeshi Chicken Curry

600g Chicken (all parts of the chicken)

½ Cup Cooking Oil

1 Cup Chopped Onion

1 Teaspoon Salt

½ Cup Chopped Tomato

¼ Cup Garlic Paste

1 Tbsp Ginger Paste

2 Bay Leaves

3 Cloves

3 Cardamom pods

7 Black Pepper corns

2 Cinnamon sticks

½ Teaspoon Turmeric powder

½ Tbsp Red chili powder

½ Teaspoon Cumin powder

½ Teaspoon Coriander powder

½ Teaspoon Garam Masala

4 Green chili

Chopped Cilantro (for garnishing)

And that’s it! With all these ingredients on hand, you’ll be well on your way to making a delicious and authentic Bangladeshi chicken curry.

How to Cook Authentic Bangladeshi Chicken Curry Recipe

Get ready to unlock the secrets to a mouth-watering curry with this authentic Bangladeshi chicken curry recipe.

Firstly, heat ½ cup of cooking oil in a cooking pan and add 1 cup of chopped onion. Fry until it turns golden brown.

Add salt to taste and then add ½ cup of chopped tomato. Next, put in ¼ cup of garlic paste and 1 tablespoon of ginger paste. Mix well.

Add the whole spices (2 bay leaves, 3 cloves, 3 cardamom pods, 7 black pepper corns, and 2 cinnamon sticks) and mix again.

Add the dry spices (½ teaspoon of turmeric powder, ½ tablespoon of red chili powder, ½ teaspoon of cumin powder, and ½ teaspoon of coriander powder) and mix everything together. Add some water to make a gravy and then cover and cook for 5 minutes on low flame.

After 5 minutes, add the chicken pieces and mix it with the gravy masala. Add a little bit of water, cover and cook for 10 minutes at medium heat.

After 10 minutes, add 2 cups of water and cook for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

Once the chicken is cooked, add ½ teaspoon of garam masala and mix it well.

Finally, add 4 green chilies and some chopped cilantro in the last two minutes of cooking.

Your quick and easy homemade Bangladeshi chicken curry is now ready to be served with plain rice.

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Some Tips for A Perfect Deshi Chicken Curry

Remember to use low heat for the whole process of cooking the curry, to prevent burning or sticking the ingredients to the pan.

Add the chicken in the last step of cooking, to keep the chicken juicy and tender.

Adjust the amount of water as per your desired consistency of the curry.

Try to use fresh ingredients for better taste and aroma.

Best Serving Suggestions for Bangladeshi Style Chicken Curry

So, you’ve made this delicious Bangladeshi chicken curry and you’re wondering what to serve it with? Well, I’ve got some suggestions for you!

First off, the classic choice is to serve it with plain rice. The rice will help soak up all the delicious gravy and it’s a perfect complement to the bold flavors of the curry. Another great option is to serve it with some warm naan bread. The bread is great for scooping up the curry and it adds a nice contrasting texture to the dish.

As for garnishing, chopped cilantro is a great way to add a fresh and bright flavor to the dish. You can also add some chopped green chilies, which will add a nice kick of heat. Another popular garnish is to add a dollop of plain yogurt or sour cream on top, it will add a nice creaminess to the dish.

Overall, you can’t go wrong with these serving suggestions, but feel free to play around with different sides and toppings to find your perfect combination. And don’t forget to enjoy your deshi chicken curry with your family or friends!

Conclusion

Well, there you have it folks, an authentic and delicious Bangladeshi chicken curry recipe. I hope you had fun making this dish and that it turned out delicious. This classic chicken curry is a staple recipe of Bangladesh and is enjoyed by people all over the country.

It’s a perfect combination of bold and complex flavors, thanks to the use of a variety of spices and seasonings, which makes it a perfect dish to represent the country’s cuisine. This is not only a delicious dish but also a cultural representation of Bangladesh, passed down generations.

I hope you’ll make this dish again and again and share it with your loved ones. And don’t forget, cooking is all about experimenting and adjusting the recipe to your taste. So feel free to play around with the ingredients and make it your own.

Thanks for joining me on this cooking journey and I can’t wait to hear about your experience with this recipe! Enjoy your deshi chicken curry!

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Authentic Bangladeshi Chicken Curry Recipe: The Secret to Mouth-Watering Curry

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Additional Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Get ready to unlock the secrets to a mouth-watering curry
with this authentic Bangladeshi chicken curry recipe.

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Ingredients

• 600g Chicken
• ½ Cup Cooking Oil
• 1 Cup Chopped Onion
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• ½ Cup Chopped Tomato
• ¼ Cup Garlic Paste
• 1 Tbsp Ginger Paste
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 3 Cloves
• 3 Cardamom pods
• 7 Black Pepper corns
• 2 Cinnamon sticks
• ½ Teaspoon Turmeric powder
• ½ Tbsp Red chili powder
• ½ Teaspoon Cumin powder
• ½ Teaspoon Coriander powder
• ½ Teaspoon Garam Masala
• 4 Green chili
• Chopped Cilantro (for garnishing)

Instructions

1. Firstly, heat ½ cup of cooking oil in a cooking pan and add
   1 cup of chopped onion. Fry until it turns golden brown.
2. Add salt to taste and then add ½ cup of chopped tomato.
   Next, put in ¼ cup of garlic paste and 1 tablespoon of ginger paste. Mix well.
3. Add the whole spices (2 bay leaves, 3 cloves, 3 cardamom
   pods, 7 black pepper corns, and 2 cinnamon sticks) and mix again.
4. Add the dry spices (½ teaspoon of turmeric powder, ½
   tablespoon of red chili powder, ½ teaspoon of cumin powder, and ½ teaspoon of
5. coriander powder) and mix everything together. Add some water to make a gravy
   and then cover and cook for 5 minutes on low flame.
6. After 5 minutes, add the chicken pieces and mix it with the
   gravy masala. Add a little bit of water, cover and cook for 10 minutes at medium heat.
7. After 10 minutes, add 2 cups of water and cook for 20
   minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
8. Once the chicken is cooked, add ½ teaspoon of garam masala
   and mix it well.
9. Finally, add 4 green chilies and some chopped cilantro in
   the last two minutes of cooking.
10. Your quick and easy homemade Bangladeshi chicken curry is
    now ready to be served with plain rice.
    

Notes

Remember to use low heat for the whole process of cooking
the curry, to prevent burning or sticking the ingredients to the pan.

Add the chicken in the last step of cooking, to keep the
chicken juicy and tender.

Adjust the amount of water as per your desired consistency
of the curry.

Try to use fresh ingredients for better taste and aroma.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 434Total Fat: 38gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 33gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1084mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 5gSugar: 7gProtein: 4g

Nutrition Values are Approximate. Read more on our Disclosure page.

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