Bengali Chicken Curry

Name: Bengali Chicken Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 750 g Chicken; 50 ml Oil; 2 Onions (finely chopped); 1 Tomato (chopped); 1 tsp Ginger Paste; 1 tsp Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Salt (adjust to taste); 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Chilli Powder (adjust to taste); 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 2 tsp Mustard Paste; 2 Green Chillies (slit); 200 ml Water; 1 handful Fresh Coriander (chopped)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:35min

An authentic Bengali Chicken Curry (Murgir Jhol) with tender chicken in a light, mustard-flavoured gravy. Subtle spices and a hint of sweetness make it perfect with steamed rice.

Updated at: Mon, 24 Aug 2026 01:47:00 GMT