Bengali Chicken Curry with Potatoes
Tomato, curry powder and garam masala come together in this chicken — 70 minutes, 8 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 8 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and large pot. At medium difficulty across 8 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
Shopping list (7)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
Diet: contains meat, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: none of the major allergens we track from the ingredients listed.
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How to make it
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook and stir the onions in the hot oil until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ginger-garlic paste and continue cooking another 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium; stir the tomatoes into the mixture and cook until the tomatoes are pulpy, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Season with the cayenne pepper, curry powder, garam masala, turmeric, and cumin; cook and stir another 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken and potatoes to the mixture in the skillet; simmer, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle the cilantro over the mixture and continue simmering another 10 minutes.
- Serve hot.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Large pot · Saucepan
Tips & common questions
How long does Bengali Chicken Curry with Potatoes take to make?
About 70 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 8 steps and 12 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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