Chicken Red Curry Bengali Style Recipe | মুরগির লাল ঝোল। Mixed Fusion

mustard oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more neutral and less expensive than mustard oil.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Dried cilantro is more affordable and has a longer shelf life.

Heat mustard oil in a large pot over medium heat until it shimmers.

Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.

Stir in ginger and garlic paste, cooking for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Add chopped tomatoes and green chilies, cooking until tomatoes soften, about 5-7 minutes.

Sprinkle in turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder, and red chili powder, stirring for 1-2 minutes.

Add chicken pieces, coating them in the spice mixture, and cook until they start to brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in water to cover the chicken and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.

Stir in garam masala and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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