Authentic Kolkata Style Chicken Rezala Recipe

cashew nuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds provide a similar texture with fewer calories.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil is healthier and widely available.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while thighs are budget-friendly.

In a bowl, mix chicken with salt, pepper, oil, garlic & ginger paste, and yogurt. Let it sit for 20-30 mins.

Blend onions and green chilies with a splash of water into a smooth paste.

In the same jar, blend cashews, almonds, melon seeds, and milk until silky smooth.

Heat oil in a pan. Add cardamom, cinnamon, peppercorns, and mace. Let them bloom.

Pour in the onion-chili paste. Cook on medium-low for 5–6 mins until the water evaporates and oil separates.

Add garlic and ginger paste. Sauté for 30 seconds.

Drop in the marinated chicken. Sauté on medium-high for 4–5 mins.

Cover and cook on low for 20 mins until the chicken is tender.

Pour in the nut-milk paste, coriander powder, ghee, crushed white pepper, and sugar. Mix well. Adjust salt to taste.

Add ¼ cup water and cook on low for 10 mins more until everything’s creamy and glossy.

Turn off the heat. Add kewra water, fried onions, and rose petals (if using).

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