Bengali

Bengali Style Chicken Rezala

Name: Bengali Style Chicken Rezala
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Bengali
Ingredients: 500g chicken thighs; 1 cup plain yogurt; 2 medium onions, sliced; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 2 tbsp ghee; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 1/2 tsp red chili powder; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1/2 tsp garam masala; salt to taste

A rich and aromatic chicken curry cooked with yogurt, spices, and onions in a creamy sauce.

40 minutes4 servings

Method

Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and sauté until fragrant.
Add sliced onions and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, and turmeric. Cook for 2 minutes.
Add chicken and cook until browned. Pour in yogurt and tomatoes, then simmer for 20 minutes.
Stir in garam masala and cilantro. Cook for 5 more minutes. Adjust salt.
Check internal temperature of chicken; it should reach 74°C (165°F).

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