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Bengali

Tamarind and Chili Bengali Chicken Curry with Spinach and Cilantro

Adds a tangy and spicy kick to the curry.

32 minutes2 servings
Tamarind and Chili Bengali Chicken Curry with Spinach and Cilantro
Photo: Biswarup Ganguly · CC BY 3.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Mix tamarind paste and chili powder into the oil in the pan.
  2. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
  3. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
  5. Stir in tomato puree and garam masala, then add water and salt.
  6. Simmer for 10-12 minutes until chicken is tender.
  7. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  8. Serve with rice or naan. Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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