Creamy Chicken Stew

Chicken Rezala is a fragrant Bengali dish where tender chicken pieces are simmered in a rich, creamy sauce infused with yogurt, aromatic spices, and a hint of rose water, creating a delicately spiced and subtly sweet delight.

Ingredients

  • Chicken 1kg
  • Salt 1 tsp
  • Pepper 1 tsp
  • Greek Yogurt 1 Cup
  • Ginger Garlic Paste 1 tbsp
  • Oil ¼ Cup
  • Onion 1 large size
  • Green chillies 3-4
  • Oil ¼ tsp
  • Peppercorns 15-18
  • Cloves 5-6
  • Cinnamon 1-2
  • Star Anise 1
  • Green Cardamom 2-3
  • Cashew Nuts ¼ Cup
  • Milk ¼ Cup
  • Cream ½ packet
  • Fried onions, Coriander, Lemon Slices for garnishing

Step 1

In a pan, add Chicken. Add salt, pepper, Greek yogurt, ginger garlic paste and oil. Give it a good mix. Now Marinate it for 1 hour or at least 30 minutes. Set it aside.

Step 2

In a blender, add onion and green chillies. Blend it to a smooth paste.

Step 3

In a wok, add oil. Then add Peppercorns, Cloves, Cinnamon, Star anise and Green Cardamom. Cook for half a minute.

Step 4

Then add onion and green chillies mixture. Cook it for 3-4 minutes. After that add marinated chicken and Cook it for 10 minutes on medium-low flame.

Step 5

After 10 minutes, Add water and cover and cook for 5-7 minutes.

Step 6

Meanwhile, add cashew nuts and milk in a blender. Blend it to a smooth paste. After 5-7 minutes, add this cashew paste and cream and mix well.

Step 7

Now cook for 4-5 minutes. Add fried onions over the top. Turn off the flame.

Step 8

Serve hot and garnish with some fried onions, Lemon slices and coriander leaves.

Enjoy Your Meal!