Bengali Chicken Curry with Potatoes

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
32%
Bengali Chicken Curry with Potatoes
85 min.
4
378kcal

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Bengal with this delectable Bengali Chicken Curry with Potatoes. A gluten-free and dairy-free delight, this dish promises a harmonious blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for a comforting lunch or a satisfying dinner, this main course is designed to impress.

Crafted for 4 persons, this recipe is not only about taste but also about balance, with a moderate calorie count of 378 kcal per serving. It's an excellent choice for those mindful of their dietary intake. The star of this recipe is the exquisite combination of spices, including cayenne pepper, curry powder, garam masala, and more, which together create a symphony of taste that is both fiery and aromatic.

Prepare to be wowed by the simplicity and elegance of this dish. In under 85 minutes, you'll transform a few basic ingredients - fresh cilantro, ginger-garlic paste, red-skinned potatoes, chicken breast, and a medley of spices - into a main dish that's as beautiful as it is delicious. The method is straightforward, requiring just a frying pan and a bit of patience as the flavors meld together.

Served hot, the Bengali Chicken Curry with Potatoes is a vibrant, flavor-packed meal that's sure to become a favorite in your home-cooking repertoire. Each bite offers a perfect medley of tender chicken, fluffy potatoes, and a rich, spicy sauce that's both comforting and exotic. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a budding enthusiast, this recipe is your invitation to explore the rich culinary traditions of Bengal. So, roll up your sleeves, and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon ground pepper to taste
  • teaspoon curry powder 
  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves fresh
  • teaspoon garam masala 
  • tablespoon ginger garlic paste 
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • teaspoon turmeric 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • large onion diced
  • large potatoes - remove skin chopped
  •  chicken breast halves boneless skinless cut into bite-size pieces
  • large tomatoes diced

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Sprinkle the cilantro over the mixture and continue simmering another 10 minutes.
  5. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Calories378kcal
Protein30.99%
Fat25.61%
Carbs43.4%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36
Glycemic Load
2.56
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
25.757826183153%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.62mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
3.76mg
Kaempferol
0.57mg
Myricetin
0.14mg
Quercetin
18.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:378.05kcal
18.9%
Fat:10.83g
16.66%
Saturated Fat:1.78g
11.12%
Carbohydrates:41.29g
13.76%
Net Carbohydrates:35.18g
12.79%
Sugar:8.06g
8.96%
Cholesterol:72.32mg
24.11%
Sodium:175.93mg
7.65%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.49g
58.98%
Vitamin B3:14.66mg
73.32%
Vitamin B6:1.36mg
67.75%
Selenium:37.65µg
53.79%
Potassium:1632.58mg
46.65%
Vitamin C:36.39mg
44.11%
Phosphorus:401.44mg
40.14%
Manganese:0.57mg
28.67%
Fiber:6.11g
24.45%
Vitamin K:24.47µg
23.31%
Vitamin A:1160.64IU
23.21%
Magnesium:92.82mg
23.21%
Vitamin B5:2.31mg
23.1%
Vitamin B1:0.3mg
19.87%
Copper:0.38mg
18.92%
Folate:68.42µg
17.1%
Iron:2.97mg
16.49%
Vitamin E:2.09mg
13.93%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
12.93%
Zinc:1.63mg
10.9%
Calcium:60.56mg
6.06%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.77%
Source:Allrecipes