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Chicken Kosha

Chicken Kosha

Chicken Kosha is a traditional Bengali dish, offering rich and aromatic flavours. The slow-cooked chicken absorbs a blend of spices, resulting in tender meat with a deep, complex taste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Bengali
Servings 4
Calories 445 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 800 g Chicken
  • 2, large Onions finely chopped
  • 3, Tomatoes pureed
  • 2, Green Chillies slit lengthwise
  • 3 tbsp Mustard Oil
  • 1 tbsp Mustard Oil Mustard Oil
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Paste Garlic Paste
  • 2 tsp Cumin Seeds Cumin Seeds
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder Turmeric Powder
  • 2 tsp Coriander Powder Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 4 Cloves
  • 4 Green Cardamom Pods
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick about 2 inches
  • 200 ml Water
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh Coriander Leaves for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat the mustard oil in a large pan over medium heat until it begins to smoke slightly.
  • Add the cumin seeds, bay leaves, cloves, cardamom pods, and cinnamon stick. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add the finely chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  • Add the ginger and garlic pastes, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
  • Add the turmeric powder, coriander powder, and red chilli powder. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously.
  • Add the pureed tomatoes and cook until the oil starts to separate from the masala, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the chicken pieces and green chillies, stirring well to coat the chicken with the masala. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the water and salt, bringing the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and the gravy has thickened.
  • Sprinkle garam masala powder over the chicken and mix well. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 445kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 21gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 193mgPotassium: 656mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1042IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Chicken, Cooking, Curry, Food, Recipe
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