Name: Creamy Pepper Chicken Curry - Bengali Style
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 750g, cut into pieces Chicken; 1 tbsp Black pepper powder; 1 tsp or to taste Salt; 1 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste; 1/2 cup Yogurt; 3 tbsp Vegetable oil; 1 tbsp Ghee; 1 tsp Coarsely crushed black peppercorns; 2 Bay leaves; 4-5 Green cardamoms; 4-5 Cloves; 1 inch Cinnamon stick; 2 medium, finely chopped Onions; 1 tsp Cumin powder; 1 tsp Coriander powder; 1 cup, or as needed Hot water; 1/2 tsp Sugar; 1 tsp Garam masala powder; 2 tbsp, chopped Coriander leaves

Recipe Summary

A simple and flavorful Bengali-style chicken curry made with a yogurt and black pepper marinade. The chicken is cooked in a fragrant base of whole spices, onions, and ghee, resulting in a rich and creamy gravy with a distinct peppery taste.

All Ingredients - For the Marinade

Chicken 750g, cut into pieces
Black pepper powder 1 tbsp
Salt 1 tsp or to taste
Ginger-garlic paste 1 tbsp
Yogurt 1/2 cup

All Ingredients - For the Curry

Vegetable oil 3 tbsp
Ghee 1 tbsp
Coarsely crushed black peppercorns 1 tsp
Bay leaves 2
Green cardamoms 4-5
Cloves 4-5
Cinnamon stick 1 inch
Onions 2 medium, finely chopped
Cumin powder 1 tsp
Coriander powder 1 tsp
Hot water 1 cup, or as needed
Sugar 1/2 tsp
Garam masala powder 1 tsp
Coriander leaves 2 tbsp, chopped

⚠ Contains Allergens

dairy

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces with black pepper powder, salt, ginger-garlic paste, and yogurt. Mix thoroughly to coat the chicken evenly. Cover and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2: Sauté Whole Spices

Heat oil in a pan or kadai. Add ghee and let it melt. Once hot, add the coarsely crushed black peppercorns, bay leaves, green cardamoms, cloves, and cinnamon stick. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 3: Fry the Onions

Add the finely chopped onions to the pan. Sauté on medium heat until they turn soft and translucent.

Step 4: Cook the Chicken

Add the marinated chicken to the pan. Increase the heat to high and cook, stirring frequently, until the chicken changes color and the marinade is well-cooked.

Step 5: Add Powdered Spices

Add the cumin powder and coriander powder to the chicken. Mix well and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spices are fragrant and oil begins to separate from the masala.

Step 6: Simmer the Curry

Pour in hot water to create the gravy. Stir everything together, bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.

Step 7: Finish and Garnish

Uncover the pan and add sugar, garam masala powder, and chopped coriander leaves. Give it a final stir. Turn off the heat and let the curry rest for a few minutes before serving.

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Creamy Pepper Chicken Curry - Bengali Style

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Recipe Summary

All Ingredients - For the Marinade

All Ingredients - For the Curry

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

Step 2: Sauté Whole Spices

Step 3: Fry the Onions

Step 4: Cook the Chicken

Step 5: Add Powdered Spices

Step 6: Simmer the Curry

Step 7: Finish and Garnish

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