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Bengali Style Chicken with Cumin and Coriander and Cilantro

A fragrant chicken dish cooked with cumin, coriander, and fresh cilantro, typical of Bengali cuisine.

35 minutes4 servings
Bengali Style Chicken with Cumin and Coriander and Cilantro
Photo: Sharnab neogi · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for 10 seconds.
  2. Add chopped onion and sauté until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic, coriander powder, turmeric, and salt. Cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Add chicken and water, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 25 minutes until chicken is tender and cooked through.
  5. Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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